Status:
valid
Authors:
Meerb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Pl. Select. Icon. Pict. : t. 24 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534193
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Marsh Andromedas
- Mountain Pink
Synonyms
- Andromeda halmiana Steud. [valid]
Description
Andromeda hahniana (also called Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to North America and Europe. It has leathery, glossy leaves and white, pink or purple flowers. It grows in acidic bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda hahniana is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a natural hedge. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda hahniana has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda hahniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a cool, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Andromeda hahniana
Andromeda hahniana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, acidic soils.
Andromeda hahniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda hahniana?
Andromeda hahniana
What is the common name of Andromeda hahniana?
Hahn's Bog Rosemary
What type of plant is Andromeda hahniana?
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