Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 13: 390 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534212
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Marsh Andromedas
- Mountain Pink
Description
Andromeda lanceolata (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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda lanceolata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Andromeda lanceolata
Andromeda lanceolata is native to wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe and Asia.
Andromeda lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda lanceolata?
Andromeda lanceolata
What is the common name of Andromeda lanceolata?
Lance-leaved Andromeda
What type of plant is Andromeda lanceolata?
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