Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehder. Common name: Florida Flame Azalea. Phenology: Mar. Habitat: Hammocks, bluffs, floodplain forests. Distribution: Sc. GA and ne. FL west to s. AL and se. MS (Kron 1993); also reported for e. GA (Jones & Coile 1988).
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: See Miller (2011) for details about this species.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, FNA8, K1, K3, K4, WH3, Kron (1993), Luteyn et al (1996), Wilson & Rehder (1921), Zhou et al (2008); = Azalea austrina Small – S
Links to other floras: = Rhododendron austrinum - FNA8
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 5
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend.








Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Rhododendron austrinum? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.) We greatly appreciate feedback, and will include updates from you in our next webapp update, which can take a few months.
Horticultural Information
Intro:
Stems:
Leaves:
Inforescence:
Flowers:
Fruits:
Comments:
Height: 6-10 feet Spread 4-6 feet
plant sale text: Florida Azalea erupts in golden yellow- orange trumpets each spring. If the bright flowers don't draw you in, the light honeysuckle-like fragrance will. Prefers slightly acidic to acidic soils. It is one of the easiest native azaleas to grow. Once established, it can tolerate drought, but water occasionally during the growing season to keep it looking its best. Try planting Phlox divaricata below for a stunning spring display.
bloom table text:
description:
stems:
leaves:
inflorescence:
flowers:
fruits:
comments:
cultural notes:
germination code:
native range: GA, FL, AL & MS