Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobbii
ID:
534894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dippel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 259 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534226

Common Names

  • Bog Rosemary
  • Marsh Andromedas
  • Mountain Pink

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Description

Andromeda lobbii (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 lobbii 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 lobbii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andromeda lobbii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Andromeda lobbii

Andromeda lobbii is native to wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe and Asia.

Andromeda lobbii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andromeda lobbii?

Andromeda lobbii

What is the common name of Andromeda lobbii?

Lobb's Andromeda

What is the natural habitat of Andromeda lobbii?

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