Mountain azalea (Rhododendron canescens)
Mountain azalea, also known as Hoary azalea, Honeysuckle azalea, Florida pinxter, Pinxter flower, Florida honeysuckle
Mountain azalea (Rhododendron canescens), also known as piedmont azalea, is indigenous to the southeastern United States. This species thrives in well-drained, fine-textured soils and is noted for its slow growth.
Key Facts About Mountain azalea
Attributes of Mountain azalea
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
6 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Pink White
Scientific Classification of Mountain azalea
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ericales
Family
Heath
Genus
Azaleas
Species
Mountain azalea
Toxicity
ingestion