Rhododendron tomentosum is a strongly fragrant shrub with evergreen leaves. Blooms with white flowers in June and July. The plant is attractive to bees and other pollinating insect
Rhododendron tomentosum has in the past been used quite commonly in beer brewing instead of hops. It is said that you can keep mosquitoes away by rubbing yourself with branches. The plant has also been used against moths and lice.
