Flame azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Category:

Shrub > Deciduous > 6-12 ft

Family:

Ericaceae

Zone:

5, 6, 7

Height:

5-9 ft

Width:

10-15’

Growth / Form:

Upright, spreading

Season of Interest:

Spring

Light:

Part Shade

Native / Invasive Status:

Native (SE US)

Pollinator Value:

High

Growth Rate:

Moderate

USDA Zones:

5-7(8a)

Notes:

Poisonous

Additional source details:
Foliage: alternate, simple 1-3” long ½-1” wide
Resists: rabbits
Attracts: butterflies, bees, specialized bees, hummingbirds, pollinators
Source light detail: part shade (afternoon shade)

Description

Poisonous