Labrador Tea – Rhododendron groenlandicum Live Plant | Wild Harvested Rhizome | Cold Hardy Herbal Shrub | Acid Soil Loving Native Plant

Grow your own northern herbal garden with Labrador Tea, Rhododendron groenlandicum, a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage traditionally used in herbal tea preparations. Naturally found in cool marshes and boggy regions of the Far North, this unique plant thrives in acidic moist soils and cooler climates where it develops into a long-lived evergreen landscape plant. Labrador Tea is valued for its leathery fragrant leaves, natural woodland beauty, and ability to thrive in wet acidic conditions once established. This offering includes one live wild-harvested rhizome section prepared for transplanting and future growth. Leaves are trimmed prior to shipping to reduce stress during transport and encourage successful establishment.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Labrador Tea rhizome section
✔️ Wild harvested Rhododendron groenlandicum
✔️ Healthy live root material
✔️ Cold hardy native shrub variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Labrador Tea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron groenlandicum
Plant Type: Evergreen native shrub
Growth Stage: Live rhizome/root section
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Acidic moist boggy soil
Watering: Keep consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
Growth Habit: Compact woody shrub
Foliage: Aromatic evergreen leaves
Native Range: Northern North America and Alaska
USDA Zones: 2–6
Special Features: Cold hardy, native plant, wet soil tolerant
Container Friendly: Possible in acidic specialty soil mixes

💡 Care Tip: Plant immediately upon arrival in acidic moisture-retentive soil and avoid hot dry locations. Cooler climates with consistent moisture provide the best long-term success for this northern native species.