Rhododendron lepidostylum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

6b-8b

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Rhododendron lepidostylum plant details

Rhododendron lepidostylum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron lepidostylum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron lepidostylum

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact little shrub is most notable for its beautiful, fuzzy foliage which is an unusual blue-green, the bluest of the genus. Leaves, to about 1 1/2" long, are very hairy. Flowers, appearing either alone or in pairs, are 1 " long, wide funnel-form, pale yellow, and are sometimes hidden by the foliage It is a great plant for your rock garden; it likes good drainage. (RN, rn, Trichoclada)