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Ericaceae
Rhododendron

Rhododendron canescens (Michaux) Sweet. Common name: Piedmont Azalea, Southern Pinxter Azalea, Wild Azalea. Phenology: Mar-early May; Sep-Oct. Habitat: Swamps, pocosin, and pine savanna. Distribution: Se. and sc. NC, n. TN, se. KY, s. IL, and e. OK, south to n. peninsular FL and se. TX.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl5, FNA8, G, GW2, Il, K4, RAB, Tn, Tx, W, WH3, Horn (2019), Kron (1993), Luteyn et al (1996); > Azalea candida Small — S, S13; > Azalea canescens Michx. — S, S13; > Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet var. candidum (Small) Rehder — Wilson & Rehder (1921); > Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet var. canescens — Wilson & Rehder (1921); > Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet var. subglabrum Rehder. Basionym: Azalea canescens Michx. 1803

Links to other floras: = Rhododendron canescens - FNA8

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Great Plains: FACW
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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Height: to 15 feet

plant sale text: While this may be the most abundant of our native azaleas, this shrub is by no means common. Fragrant papery flowers emerge in clusters with the leaves in early spring. This shrub can spread by stolons, allowing it to colonize however much space you decide to give in your garden. It is found along streams from SE VA down to FL; will tolerate high shade. Great plant for naturalizing. Easy to grow, easy to share. Prefers rich, acidic soil. Butterfly and hummingbird favorite!

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native range: southeastern United States



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