Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Lenape' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Jim Fry, The Cummins Garden

Description

Plants to 3' in height; hardy to -10 degrees, F.; early season blooming; ARS rating 3/4. A well-branched, shapely plant; foliage narrow, rich green, hairy, to 2" (5 cm) long; flowers small, light yellow, held in terminal clusters; floriferous and easy to propagate. Similar to `Chesapeake'. (G. Guy Nearing, intro. 1950; reg. 1958).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest