Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 6: 249 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534179
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Marsh Andromedas
- Mountain Pink
Description
Andromeda glandulosa (also called Glandular Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with leathery, linear leaves and small, bell-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to North America and found in wet, acidic soils in bogs and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda glandulosa is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant, evergreen foliage and produces white flowers in spring. It is also used in landscaping as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Andromeda glandulosa var. ovalifolia (Griseb.) M.Gómez
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda glandulosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda glandulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a cold frame or greenhouse. It can be grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Where to Find Andromeda glandulosa
Andromeda glandulosa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda glandulosa?
Andromeda glandulosa
What is the common name of Andromeda glandulosa?
Glandular Bog Rosemary
What type of plant is Andromeda glandulosa?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Andromeda genus
Andromeda axillaris,
Andromeda condida,
Andromeda coriifolia,
Andromeda corymbosa,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda cubensis,
Andromeda davisiae,
Andromeda dealbata,
Andromeda elliptica,
Andromeda eucalyptoides,
Andromeda fasciculata,
Andromeda floribunda,
Andromeda fontanesiana,
Andromeda formosa,
Andromeda formosissima,
Andromeda glandulosa,
Andromeda glauca,
Andromeda glaucophylla,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda hahniana,
Andromeda humilis,
Andromeda hypnoides,
Andromeda jamaicensis,
Andromeda jamesiana,
Andromeda japonica,
Andromeda kalmiifolia,
Andromeda lacustris,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda latifolia,
Andromeda laurina,
Andromeda leschenaultii,
Andromeda littoralis,
Andromeda lobbii,
Andromeda longepetiolata,
Andromeda longifolia,
Andromeda lucida,
Andromeda marginata,
Andromeda mariana,
Andromeda meriifolia,
Andromeda mexicana,
Andromeda montana,
Andromeda multiflora,
Andromeda myrsinites,
Andromeda myrtifolia,
Andromeda nereifolia,
Andromeda nummularia,
Species in the Ericaceae family