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| Identification |
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Genus
Rhododendron
Species
minus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Piedmont rhododendron
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11961
Data source
HumGrdn p64
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rhododendron minus attracts hummingbirds. Piedmont rhododendron can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is rich. Partial shade is needed for this species to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rhododendron minus probably originates from Southeast US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rhododendron minus is a woody perennial. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. Typically the flowers are either red or pink.
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