Macrophylla bog rosemary
Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla'
RHS AGM 1993
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
Attracts
Notes
'Macrophylla' bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla') is a shrub for borders, woodland gardens, and rain 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 is evergreen and grows slowly in a clumping habit. Bees visit its blooms from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Yellow marsh marigold, Blue bead lily, Sweet fern, and Red fescue.