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Bog Rosemary

Andromeda polifolia

Bog rosemary is a low, slender evergreen shrub of cold northern bogs, with blue-green needle-like leaves and nodding pink urn-shaped flowers. A choice plant for acidic, peaty wetland gardens.

Family
Ericaceae
Type
shrub
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–2 ft
Spacing
1–3 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
moist, wet
Soil pH
acidic
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
pink
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
foundation, container, rain garden
Native states
AK, CT, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT, WI, WV