Grow your own northern herbal garden with Labrador Tea, Rhododendron groenlandicum, a hardy native evergreen 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 plant thrives in acidic, moist soils and cooler climates, developing into a long-lived landscape shrub.

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.

• 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.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.