bog rosemary
Andromeda polifolia
USDA zones2 to 6
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , pink
- Foliage color
- Blue, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acidic (pH<6.8)
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is an evergreen shrub for borders, rain gardens, woodland gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, sandy or loamy soil. The small, narrow leaves are blue-green, and their edges roll under. Pink or white bell-shaped flowers hang in small clusters at the branch tips and attract bees. Creeping rootstocks form large patches, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Sweetgale, Twinflower, Blue bead lily, and Paper birch.
Native range
AK, CT, ID, IL, and 27 more places. See all 31
AK, CT, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WA, WI, WV; AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, and YT.