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

Common Name: Labrador Tea
Scientific Name: Rhododendron groenlandicum
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Keep consistently moist during establishment
Soil: Acidic moist boggy soil
Hardiness Zones: 2–6
Growth Habit: Compact woody shrub
Format: Live rhizome/root section

💡 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.