Rhododendron viscosum

Swamp Azalea

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Spread 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive