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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Shrubs, Shrub, Native Plant, Poisonous
Lifespan
Perennial, Woody
Plant Height
6-12 ft.
Flower
The Piedmont azalea features clusters (5-9 flowers per cluster) of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink (infrequently white) flowers (1-2” long) in early spring as the foliage begins to emerge. Pistil and stamens of each flower protrude well beyond the corolla in an upward arch. It has a delicate sweet fragrance. Blooms from March to May., Rarely white., Flowers 1 inch long
Fruit
Woody, elongated capsules. Displays from September to October., Brown
Benefits
Ornamental
Aromatic, Water garden, Bog or pond area
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Bees
Pollinators
Small Mammals
Specialized Bees
Warning
Rhododendrons contain poisonous substances and should not be ingested by humans or animals. Honey made from flowers also may be toxic. POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Highly Toxic, May be Fatal if eaten. Symptoms include salivation, watering of eyes and nose, abdominal pain, loss of energy, depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis of arms and legs, coma. Toxic Principle: Andromedotoxin. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
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Taxonomy
Order
Ericales
Family
Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Rhododendrons - Azaleas
Genus
Rhododendron
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