Dense, evergreen shrub with shiny green foliage. Flowers in spring in a wide range of colors such as pink, white, red and purple. Single and double blooms. Great for group plantings, naturalizing and foundation plantings.
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Azalea viscosum
Swamp Azalea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native deciduous shrub
- Can take moist or boggy conditions
- White flowers tinged with pink exudes a heavenly scent
Evergreen
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in partial shade with morning sun but will grow in full sun in colder climates. Prefers average moisture and acidic soil with good drainage and organic matter. Plants benefit from fertilizer applied in late winter or early spring.
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Fall Color
- Native
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Fragrant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Azalea
Common Name: Azalea
Dense, evergreen shrub with shiny green foliage. Flowers in spring in a wide range of colors such as pink, white, red and purple. Single and double blooms. Great for group plantings, naturalizing and foundation plantings.