The only record of this southern Appalachian small shrub is an old coll. from WHIT (KY): B.B. McInteer, 14 Oct 1939, Cumberland Falls, within Park by left of road going west about 100-200 yds from park entrance; "a single individual of this species was discovered... growing on a dry sandy bank" (McInteer 1940). It is possible that this plant was introduced along with establishment of the park in 1931. See also notes under Rhododendron minus, which still grows nearby along the road.