Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 2: t. 122 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534274
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Fetterbush
- Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
Description
Andromeda phillyreifolia (also called Phillyreifolia Andromeda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in bogs, wet meadows, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda phillyreifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda phillyreifolia has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda phillyreifolia is a low-growing evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by cuttings or division and is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Andromeda phillyreifolia
Andromeda phillyreifolia is native to wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe and Asia.
Andromeda phillyreifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda phillyreifolia?
Andromeda phillyreifolia
What is the common name of Andromeda phillyreifolia?
Phillyrea-leaved Andromeda
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda phillyreifolia?
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