Flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum)
Flame azalea, also known as Flame Azalea
The Flame Azalea, indigenous to the Appalachian region, features dark green leaves and blossoms in a spectrum of red, pink, orange, and gold hues. Its name is fitting due to its high flammability and the toxicity of all its parts to humans.
Key Facts About Flame azalea
Attributes of Flame azalea
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.2 m to 4.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 2.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Red
Flower Size
7 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Red Orange
Scientific Classification of Flame azalea
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ericales
Family
Heath
Genus
Azaleas
Species
Flame azalea
Toxicity
Ingestion