Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 253 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534216
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Marsh Andromedas
- Mountain Pink
Description
Andromeda laurina (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 laurina 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 laurina has small, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda laurina 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 laurina
Andromeda laurina is native to wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe and Asia.
Andromeda laurina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda laurina?
Andromeda laurina
What is the common name of Andromeda laurina?
Mountain Laurel
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda laurina?
Woodlands and mountain slopes
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