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Labrador Tea (3 qt)
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6Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum)
Labrador Tea is a low evergreen shrub that usually grows near bogs. It produces clusters of small, white flowers in late spring. The leaves were used by Native Americans to make a fragrant tea. During the Revolutionary War, it was used by colonists as a substitute for English teas. The common name of this species reflects both its abundance in Labrador and its long use as an herbal tea. The name "groenlandicum" is a reference to Greenland, where the plant is also common. In 1918, Labrador Tea was reported to be growing wild just north of Dover in the area around Mount Hope.
- Up to 3' tall
- Full sun to shade, likes moist soil
- Blooms May to July
- Attracts butterflies