Labrador Tea is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. Its spring flowers are a moderate draw for native bees.
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What Labrador Tea is
Labrador Tea grows as a perennial. It blooms in spring.
How to grow Labrador Tea
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Start the season right
Plant labrador tea in full sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match labrador tea's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Keep it in good form
Prune labrador tea to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — labrador tea is toxic to dogs and cats and horses (severe severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Labrador Tea offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Labrador Tea thrives
Whether labrador tea thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Labrador Tea in my zone?
Zone data for labrador tea is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Labrador Tea?
Most growers plant labrador tea after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
What soil does Labrador Tea need?
Specific pH data for labrador tea is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Labrador Tea attract pollinators?
Yes — labrador tea's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Labrador Tea safe for pets?
Labrador Tea is toxic to pets (dogs,cats,horses) with severe severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.