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Andromeda polifolia

Also Known As

Bog Rosemary

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 16"-30"
W: 16"-48"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Andromeda polifolia plant details

Andromeda polifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Andromeda polifolia

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 16 IN - 48 IN - wide, 16 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Andromeda polifolia

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, narrow leaves are a soft blue-gray. Tiny pink urn-shaped flowers cover this plant each spring. A choice rock garden plant.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Evergreen, small gray-green leaves. Small mounding shrub. Clusters of pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Zone 3-9. 30", PNW, part shade-sun, moist, humus rich.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

This 16" evergreen has an erect to semiprostrate habit. Leaves are linear, leathery and dark green. White to pale pink globe-shaped flowers appear on slender flower stalks. Likes continually cool, moist, acidic soil in sun or partial shade in warmer climates.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Bog Rosemary [Ericaceae] Europe, N. Asia, N. America. A charming dwarf creeping evergreen shrub to 1', with slender stems clothed in narrow bluish-green leaves, white beneath. Terminal clusters of soft pink flowers in May-June. very hardy. Suitable for