Swamp Azalea

Rhododendron viscosum Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, ME to SC, GA and AL

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

RareFIND Nursery, Princeton Nurseries

Description

Shrub of loose, open habit reaching 1' to 8' in height (5' average), and 3' to 8' in width, with numerous,spreading, very hispid branches. Flowers white, rarely pink, with clove-like scent, borne 4 to 9 perinflorescence in mid-May into June.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fragrance