Bog-rosemary
About Bog-rosemary
Andromeda polifolia is a low, evergreen shrub or ground cover growing from 8 inches to 3 feet tall. It is native to bogs. It prefers a well-drained, moisture-retentive, lime-free, humus-rich soil and shade. It does not do well in heat and humidity and locations south of Zone 6.
Taxonomy
Andromeda polifolia
Andromeda
Ericaceae
Ericales
Also known as
Bog rosemary and Andromeda
How to care for Bog-rosemary
Water
How often to water your Bog-rosemary
every 9
Bog-rosemary needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bog-rosemary in your home
a window
Bog-rosemary love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bog-rosemary does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bog-rosemary in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bog-rosemary
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bog-rosemary after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bog-rosemary is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bog-rosemary prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bog-rosemary requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Bog-rosemary is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Bog-rosemary does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Bog-rosemary grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Bog-rosemary is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bog-rosemary can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-6b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Bog-rosemary can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Bog-rosemary
Bog-rosemary
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
