Connecticut Plants
Rhodora
Rhododendron canadense
- Family: heath (Ericaceae)
- Habitat: bogs, wet places with infertile, acidic soil
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Flower size: 1 inch across
- Flower color: pinkish-purple
- Flowering time: March to May
- Origin: native
Leaves of rhodora have a distinct bluish color.