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Amazing Plants in North Carolina

Quick Facts

  • Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Eastern Appalachians, U.S.A.

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Native Plant
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

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Rhododendron calendulaceum

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Genus: Rhododendron - Species: calendulaceum - Family: Ericaceae

Phonetic Spelling: rho-doh-DEN-dron kah-len-dew-LAY-see-um

Common Names:

  • Flame Azalea

Tags

hummingbird friendly
drought tolerant
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
wildlife friendly
deciduous
specimen
fall interest
hedge
interesting bark
nectar plant
winter interest
small group plantings
native shrub
NC native
native garden
flowers late spring
flowers midsummer
flowers early summer
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
rabbit resistant
larval host plant
food source summer
food source herbage
food source nectar
food source pollen
Audubon
mammals
fire medium flammability
collier preserve tn
specialized bees
nectar plant early summer
nectar plant midsummer
nectar plant late spring
bumblebee friendly
native bees