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Andromeda, Bog Rosemary, Common Bog Rosemary, Marsh Andromeda 'Blue Bog'

Andromedapolifolia

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Andromeda (an-DROM-eh-duh)

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Species

polifolia (po-lee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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ROSLINDALE, MA | July 2016 | neutral

This beautiful species is easily propagated commercially but difficult to grow under ordinary garden conditions. At garden centers, it ju...Read More

000hlala

Ames Lake, WA | July 2016 | neutral

beautiful when blue. mine is turning green for some reason. would appreciate any help to get it back to blue. thanks!

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