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Ericaceae
Rhododendron

Rhododendron atlanticum (Ashe) Rehder. Common name: Dwarf Azalea. Phenology: Mar-May (sporadically later, particularly in response to fire); Aug-Oct. Habitat: Pocosins, pine savannas, pine flatwoods, sandhill-pocosin ecotones. Distribution: An Atlantic Coastal Plain endemic: s. NJ and se. PA south to sc. GA.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA8, G, GW2, K4, Pa, RAB, Tat, Va, Horn (2019), Kron (1993), Luteyn et al (1996), Zhou et al (2008); = Azalea atlantica Ashe — S; > Rhododendron atlanticum (Ashe) Rehder var. atlanticum — Wilson & Rehder (1921); > Rhododendron atlanticum (Ashe) Rehder var. luteo-album Rehder — Wilson & Rehder (1921). Basionym: Azalea atlantica Ashe 1917

Links to other floras: = Rhododendron atlanticum - FNA8

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

Heliophily ⓘ: 6

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Height: 2-6 ft.

plant sale text: Dwarf azalea is a loosely-branched deciduous shrub from the coastal plain that makes a lovely addition any woodland garden. In April, around the time that new leaves emerge, clusters of sweet smelling pinkish-white flowers blossom heralding the arrival of spring. Dwarf azaleas prefer loamy soils and dappled shade but will tolerate full sun if kept well-watered - just be sure to provide good drainage to prevent root rot. The genus Rhododendron supports up to 50 lepidoptera species.

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native range: southeastern United States



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