Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Bartram
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Travels Carolina 476 1791
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534304
Common Names
- Powdered Andromeda
- Powdered Bog Rosemary
- Powdered Fetterbush
Description
Andromeda pulverulenta (also called Pulverulent 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 pulverulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Andromeda pulverulenta var. nuda (Vent.) C.K.Schneid.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda pulverulenta 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 pulverulenta is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Andromeda pulverulenta
Andromeda pulverulenta can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and heaths.
Andromeda pulverulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda pulverulenta?
Andromeda pulverulenta
What is the common name of Andromeda pulverulenta?
Dwarf Bog Rosemary
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda pulverulenta?
Bogs, moist meadows and woodlands
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