Bog Rosemary
Andromeda glaucophylla
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Pl. 01CA — Andromeda glaucophylla
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IOverview
Overview
Bog Rosemary, scientifically known as Andromeda glaucophylla, is a small evergreen shrub native to the northeastern United States and parts of Canada, including Connecticut, Greenland, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, and other regions. This plant thrives in moist, shaded environments with light or medium soil, making it well-suited for boggy areas. Known for its edible shoots, Bog Rosemary is also recognized for its ornamental value due to its distinctive appearance. Its light requirement of partial sun/shade and moisture-loving nature make it a valuable addition to gardens and natural landscapes where similar conditions prevail.
Quick answers
What is Bog Rosemary?
Bog Rosemary, scientifically known as Andromeda glaucophylla, is a small evergreen shrub native to the northeastern United States and parts of Canada, including Connecticut, Greenland, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, and other regions.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Bog Rosemary thrives in partial sun to shade and requires moist, wet conditions typical of its boggy habitat. The soil should be light (sandy) or medium. This plant is hardy in temperate regions and can grow up to 0.6 meters tall. For propagation, shoot cuttings are effective. Harvest the edible shoots for culinary use.
Light
Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Bog Rosemary for the first time
8steps
Start with Bog Rosemary by ensuring you have the right conditions and care, making it a manageable project for beginners.
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What you'll need
A small plant or seeds, a container with drainage holes, potting soil suitable for bog plants.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining mix of peat moss and sand. Ensure your container has good drainage holes.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants into their final location or start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil consistently moist. Place in a partially shaded area to avoid direct sunlight.
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Ongoing care
Provide partial shade and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize sparingly with an acidic fertilizer.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, but avoid cutting back too much as it may affect growth.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, using regular potting soil instead of a bog mix.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Shoots
Edible uses: Tea
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
25 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
25 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 25 native
Americas1 region
native (1)Greenland
Broader regions
native:Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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