Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering in full sun
• Tolerates light shade, especially in cooler climates

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Clusters of small, nodding, pink bell-shaped flowers

Size:

Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches

Attributes:

• Evergreen foliage with a silvery underside
• Pink, bell-shaped spring flowers
• Prefers acidic, peaty, consistently moist soils
• Excellent for bog gardens and naturalized wetland areas
• Native to northern North America and parts of Eurasia

Care Tips:

• Requires acidic, moist to wet, well-drained soil
• Do not allow soil to dry out—mulch to retain moisture
• Avoid fertilizing heavily; prefers low-nutrient conditions
• Minimal pruning needed—remove dead or damaged stems after flowering
• Best grown in cool climates; not tolerant of heat or drought

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Monitor for root rot in poorly drained soils