Evergreen shrub with blue-green, needle-like foliage. Small, bell-shaped, pink flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Great shrub for small spaces, planting in groups and as a low border.
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Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice Bog Rosemary
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Exceptionally hardy small shrub
- Heavy blooms in early May
- Steel blue color
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers peaty, consistently moist, acidic soil with full sun to partial shade. Pruning isn't necessary but light pruning can be done for shaping right after flowering. Plants benefit from a thick layer of winter mulch.
Height: 1-2 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Cold Tolerant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Andromeda
Common Name: Blue Ice Bog Andromeda
Evergreen shrub with blue-green, needle-like foliage. Small, bell-shaped, pink flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Great shrub for small spaces, planting in groups and as a low border.