Coastal Azalea
Rhododendron atlanticum
Specifications
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Height: 4 - 6 feet
- Bloom Color: White Pink
- Bloom Time: April May
- Sun Exposure: Sun Part Sun
- Soil Conditions: Dry Moist
- Spacing: 5 - 6 feet on center
Landscape Character
The lowest growing of the native azaleas. It has fragrant flowers and blue/green foliage which turns red in fall. Spreads by underground stolons.
Wildlife
Flowers visited by butterflies including Swallowtails, Gulf Fritillary, and Monarchs.
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