Lapland Rosebay
Rhododendron lapponicum
NPS / Jacob W. Frank: Denali National Park and Preserve
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Rhododendron
- Species:
- Rhododendron lapponicum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, acidic, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 5.5 (acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and arctic regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 71 to 112 days.
Establishment: C. alpina is found in moist forests throughout the northern hemisphere.
Source: npn.rngr.net