Western labrador-tea
Rhododendron columbianum
Western Labrador-tea thrives in cool, moist, acidic soils with partial shade, mimicking its native boggy and montane habitats. Keep soil consistently moist and avoid dry or alkaline conditions, which can cause rapid decline. This slow-growing shrub is best suited to Pacific Northwest or mountain garden settings rather than indoor or warm-climate growing.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
24″ – 96″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4.6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 84″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 24, 2016 by EOL − Steven Thorsted (cc-by-nc)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.