Andromeda polifolia var. latifolia
Andromeda polifolia var. latifolia
- Native to:
- Canada | MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK | Greenland | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | CT, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV
GBIF: Alex Karasoulos
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Andromeda
- Species:
- Andromeda polifolia var. latifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and prefer cool temperatures (15-20°C). Sow on surface of acidic peat-based medium.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch