species 18,606 observations

Wild Rosemary

Andromeda polifolia

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ruby Tiger Moth, Huckleberry Sphinx, Chain-dotted Geometer, Chevron Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Brown Elfin, Moorland Clouded Yellow 8

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Insect pests Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Dense Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.