Blue Ice Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | an-DROM-eh-duh po-lee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Rock Garden, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Turtlehead (Chelone); Ligularia (Ligularia); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Bee Balm (Monarda); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Requires organically rich, strongly acidic, moisture retentive soil; provide shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as a groundcover, or closer for faster coverage; control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-6
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant