Quick answer: Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist, Wet |
| Soil | Organic peats/sands/mucks, acidic |
| Bloom | Jun-Jul |
| Height | 8 in to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers |
All plant parts poisonous, toxic in large quantities; symptoms: watering of mouth/eyes/nose, loss of energy, slow pulse, vomiting, low blood pressure, lack of coordination, convulsions, progressive paralysis; andromedotoxin
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 16 Sep 2026 — no genuine Amazon.com listing found; searches return only culinary Rosmarinus officinalis — an unrelated species/genus entirely.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Bog rosemary
Where is Bog rosemary native?
Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is native to 9 states across the Northeast. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bog rosemary bloom?
Bog rosemary blooms Jun-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bog rosemary need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist, Wet. Soil: Organic peats/sands/mucks, acidic. Mature height: 8 in to 3 ft.
Is Bog rosemary good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers.
Is Bog rosemary deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Bog rosemary is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Is Bog rosemary toxic?
All plant parts poisonous, toxic in large quantities; symptoms: watering of mouth/eyes/nose, loss of energy, slow pulse, vomiting, low blood pressure, lack of coordination, convulsions, progressive paralysis; andromedotoxin.
Where can I buy Bog rosemary?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Andromeda polifolia by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bog rosemary.
- Ostrich fern Matteuccia struthiopteris
- Creeping snowberry Gaultheria hispidula
- Bog laurel Kalmia polifolia
- Sheep laurel Kalmia angustifolia
- American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Bog Labrador tea Ledum groenlandicum
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