Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia nothovar. jamesiana
- Native to:
- Canada
GBIF: Anton Thøger Larsen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Andromeda
- Species:
- Andromeda polifolia nothovar. jamesiana
- USDA Symbol:
- ANJA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Chain-lined geometer moth (Cingilia catenaria), Huckleberry sphinx (Paonias astylus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers boggy conditions, often found in sphagnum bogs
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow on acidic peat-based medium with consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI