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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 4–8Type Shrub
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — reaching 4-5 feet in height; it is a slow grower that provides year-round interest in your, image 48

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

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Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its leathery, dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, exude a distinct aroma; reaching 4-5 feet in height
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — During late spring and early summer, it blossoms with clusters of small, white to pale pink flowers, image 59
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — It is well-suited for zone 2 to zone 6 landscapes.<br><br>Labrador Tea is notable for its rustic, image 62
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — shrub with white blooms; during late spring and early summer, it blossoms with clusters of small, white, image 114
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — or sandy soils and requires a location with full to partial sun exposure; it thrives in acidic, moist, image 83
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Late spring white flower clusters enhance visual appeal
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — evergreen shrub indigenous to the bogs and wetlands of Northern North America; or sandy soils and, image 124
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — reaching 4-5 feet in height; it is a slow grower that provides year-round interest in your, image 94
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its leathery, dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, exude a distinct aroma; reaching 4-5 feet in, image 119
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — commonly known as Labrador Tea:<br><br>Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a hardy; i can, image 77
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — creating a place rich in both beauty and history; shrub with white blooms, image 112
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — shrub with white blooms; during late spring and early summer, it blossoms with clusters of small, white, image 91
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Its historical use by indigenous cultures for medicinal tea adds a story for the client's garden space
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