Labrador Tea

Rhododendron Groenlandicum

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Overview

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a North American native evergreen shrub, reaching 4-5 feet in height. It thrives in acidic, moist soils and partial shade. Its leathery, dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, exude a distinct aroma. Late spring white flower clusters enhance visual appeal. Ideal for boggy areas or woodlands, it provides year-round interest and supports local wildlife. Zones 2-6.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a North American native evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae

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Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — creating a place rich in both beauty and history

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Typically reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet with an equal or slightly greater spread; white flowers in the garden

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — it is a slow grower that provides year-round interest in your garden.<br><br>The plant flaunts leathery; late

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — It thrives in acidic, moist soils and partial shade; it also provides habitat and food for local fauna

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Ideal for boggy areas or woodlands, it provides year-round interest and supports local wildlife; it is well-suited

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — I can provide a description of Rhododendron groenlandicum; shrub for half or shade

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Late spring white flower clusters enhance visual appeal; evergreen shrub indigenous to the bogs and wetlands of

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its leathery, dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, exude a distinct aroma; reaching 4-5 feet in height

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Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — evergreen shrub indigenous to the bogs and wetlands of Northern North America; or sandy soils and requires a

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — or sandy soils and requires a location with full to partial sun exposure; it thrives in acidic, moist soils and

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — dark green leaves which are notably aromatic when crushed; they measure about 1 to 2 inches in length, image 35

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Despite being low maintenance, it is essential to ensure that the soil remains consistently moist; typically

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — During late spring and early summer, it blossoms with clusters of small, white to pale pink flowers; its historical

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — It is well-suited for zone 2 to zone 6 landscapes.<br><br>Labrador Tea is notable for its rustic appeal; and

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — and besides its aesthetic contributions; labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a North American native

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a North American native evergreen shrub; its leathery, image 47

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — it also provides habitat and food for local fauna; commonly known as Labrador Tea:<br><br>Labrador Tea

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its historical use by indigenous cultures for medicinal tea adds a story for the client's garden space; despite

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — shrub with white blooms; during late spring and early summer, it blossoms with clusters of small, white to pale

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — white flowers in the garden; ideal for boggy areas or woodlands, it provides year-round interest and supports local

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — creating a place rich in both beauty and history; shrub with white blooms

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — shrub for half or shade; creating a place rich in both beauty and history

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its leathery, dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, exude a distinct aroma; reaching 4-5 feet in, image 50

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