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Bog Labrador Tea

Bog Labrador Tea

Rhododendron groenlandicum

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 2a – Zone 6b

A low evergreen shrub with small leathery leaves and delicate pink or white flowers, native to northern bog habitats. It prefers cool, consistently moist conditions and acidic soil.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–3β€² tall Γ— 1.5–3β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 6b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 6b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern North America, Greenland

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering