Compacta bog rosemary

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

ShrubEricaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Compacta bog rosemary
Evergreen
USDA zones2 to 6
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Slow
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

BorderGround coverPollinator gardenRain gardenWoodland

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Compacta' bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta') is a shrub for borders, rain gardens, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows slowly in a clumping shape and stays evergreen all year. Bees visit its flowers in early to late summer.

Pairs well with Sweet fern, Blue bead lily, and Youngii European white birch.

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