{"product_id":"labrador-tea-rhododendron-groenlandicum-live-plant-wild-harvested-rhizome-cold-hardy-herbal-shrub-acid-soil-loving-native-plant","title":"Labrador Tea Rhododendron groenlandicum Live Plant | Cold Hardy Native Shrub for Acidic Soils","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own northern herbal garden with Labrador Tea, \u003cem\u003eRhododendron groenlandicum\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Labrador Tea rhizome section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild harvested \u003cem\u003eRhododendron groenlandicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy live root material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy native shrub variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labrador Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRhododendron groenlandicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live rhizome\/root section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic moist boggy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact woody shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic evergreen leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern North America and Alaska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold hardy, native plant, wet soil tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible in acidic specialty soil mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AlaskaMushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499629899908,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_42_34a18088-ce0e-4643-8dac-a3a0527596ad.jpg?v=1783662777","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/labrador-tea-rhododendron-groenlandicum-live-plant-wild-harvested-rhizome-cold-hardy-herbal-shrub-acid-soil-loving-native-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}