Piedmont Azalea
Shrub

Piedmont Azalea

Rhododendron canescens

Fragrant pale pink to white flowers open before the leaves in early spring, filling lowland forests with sweetness.

Handle with care

Every part is poisonous, including honey made from the flowers. Keep prunings away from grazing animals, which are far more often poisoned than people.

Bloom Season
Mar - Apr
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
6-10' tall
USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Colors
Pink
White
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❋ Fragrant△ Deer Resistant
Soil
LoamSandy
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Pairs Well With
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