
Sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens)
Sweet azalea, also known as Smooth Azalea, Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) is a perennial shrub that typically reaches heights of 1.5 to 1.8 meters (about 5 to 6 feet). It blooms in late spring to early summer, showcasing fragrant, white, lily-like flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant's foliage transforms from green to a striking reddish-purple in the fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, humus-rich soil.
Key Facts About Sweet azalea
Attributes of Sweet azalea
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2.5 m to 6 m
Spread
2.5 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Orange Purple
Flower Size
1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm)
Flower Color
White Pink Red
Scientific Classification of Sweet azalea
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ericales
Family
Heath
Genus
Azaleas
Species
Sweet azalea
Toxicity
Ingestion