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