It is a member of the heath family (Ericaceae) and is closely related to other bog rosemary species such as A. polifolia and A. glacialis. All tree, and nothin' but the tree! Rosemary is not only used as a powerful ingredient in cooking, but it also has medicinal properties and a sweet scent. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does not list Rosemary as a toxic plant for dogs or cats, and it is not listed as a pet toxic plant. The plant is slow to develop, and it can live for 20 years under ideal conditions. It thrives in cooler zones where plant choices are relatively limited but it has good resistance to summer heat and will grow through zone 6, and into zone 7 in areas where summers are not too hot and humid. Its pale pink spring flowers are a bonus. Jerry Jenkins. We also planted a specific variety of Rose of Sharon that supposedly thrives in wet soil, which is visible in the back to the left of the Bog Rosemary. Welcome to Garden Sanity by Pet Scribbles. This plant is a perfect addition to a garden for acid-loving plants, used in the foreground of beds, as an edging, or in pockets of soil among rocks and on slopes. These ornamental needles, which remain powder blue in the winter, are very ornamental. Bog Rosemary literally grows best in boggy areas of your garden, so think about those low, wet spots or an area that is constantly moist. Please submit your comment as plain text. Come spring, blue ice bog rosemary will let out pink bell-shaped flowers. Please use caution if you have children or pets that might not understand they shouldnt eat this plant. Rosemary plants are not commonly eaten by animals because their foliage contains andromedotoxin, a potent poison. Keep in mind that if your dog enjoys rosemary, avoid feeding them rosemary-flavored foods, because they can be toxic. At maturity, a 'Blue Ice' tree can reach a height of 30 to 50 feet. It is decorated with clusters of delicate pink flowers in early spring. google_ad_height = 90; Most Arizona cypress cultivars seen in outlets here badly rootbound. Sign up for our newsletter. If the leaves of your rosemary are brown, the plant may stand on a cold window. (Ive got my own show-and-tell for you further down this page to explain.). Rosemary can be beneficial in a variety of ways in your dogs diet as well as topically. My 2 have dried out but for a few branches this spring. The narrow green leaves are about 3 cm (1.2 inches) long and resemble those of true rosemary ( Salvia rosmarinus ), which is unrelated. I purchased my plant on the clearance rack for $3 :o). When moving rosemary from the patio, start earlier in the season when indoor temperatures and outdoor temperatures are similar. Bog Rosemary, Andromeda polifolia, grows naturally in northern regions all around the north pole, in North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles and Siberia. Several small, bell-shaped, pink or white flowers occur together in a curvedumbelat the tip of a branch. Natural disturbance factors influencing bogs include fire, flooding, windthrow, and insects. Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia. The small, urn shaped flowers are clear pink. It is a marsh plant very different from the rosemary you cook with in the kitchen. Now that spring has sprung, it is turning brownish andd crispy over about 50 percent of the 4 foot tree. Flower Height: 50 cm.