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Rhododendron minus

Piedmont rhododendron

  family ericaceae 
  genus rhododendron 

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Identification
Genus  Rhododendron Species  minus Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Piedmont rhododendron Family  ERICACEAE Specimen number  S11961 Data source  HumGrdn p64
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Rhododendron minus probably originates from Southeast US.
 
Herbarium
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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