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Andromeda, Large-leaved Bog Rosemary, Common Bog Rosemary, Marsh Andromeda 'Macrophylla'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pikesville, Maryland

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