Labrador tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Overview
Labrador tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a small evergreen shrub native to northern parts of North America with a distinctive citrus flavor. Its small white and yellow flowers emerge in late spring, offering a pleasant visual contrast to the leathery bright green leaves. Labrador tea can reach a height of up to 6 feet and prefers boggy conditions with indirect light. The leaves of this species are full of antioxidants and are known for their medicinal properties, used historically for treating colds, coughs, and stomach problems.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "2-3" days.
Light
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Bog
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-3.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, May, June, December, January, February.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division, Grafting Propagation, Seed Propagation
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