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Rhododendron prunifolium

plumleaf azalea

This rare azalea is native only to a few counties on the Georgia-Alabama border, but grows beautifully up through Zone 5. It bears massive, long-lasting clusters of red-orange flowers in midsummer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It tolerates a range of light conditions but flowers best with more sun, preferring rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil.

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Height: 8-12 ft
Spread: 8-12 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Specimen
Massing


North American Distribution


plumleaf azalea - Rhododendron prunifolium from Native Plant Trust