Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia
A delicate evergreen shrub of Alberta's northern bogs, with tiny pink urn-shaped flowers on leathery arching branches. Despite the name, unrelated to culinary rosemary — all parts contain grayanotoxins toxic to humans and livestock.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Northern & Boreal AB, Zone 2
Light
Full sun, sphagnum bogs
Bloom Time
May–June
Toxic to Pets— Toxic to pets. Keep out of reach.
Growing & Cultivation
Growing information for Bog Rosemary is coming soon.
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