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Rhododendron atlanticum
Also called Coastal Azalea
Dwarf azalea is a compact, deciduous shrub native to coastal and upland woods of the eastern United States, valued for its fragrant spring flowers. It grows best in acidic, well-drained soil with some shade and moisture.
Rhododendron atlanticum, the dwarf azalea or coastal azalea, is a species of Rhododendron native to coastal areas of the eastern United States, from New Jersey south to Georgia.
It is a very tough plant, responding to overgrazing or forest fires by generating new shoots.
Rhododendron atlanticum is found in upland woods, on bluffs, stream banks and open sandy woods. This species ranges from Delaware to Georgia in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States.
Rhododendron atlanticum can be used in azalea breeding programs for its fragrance. Rhododendron atlanticum is a non-toxic species sometimes available in the nursery trade. This species is often used in landscaping because its fragrance attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds as well as it being a showy flower. This species has a medium tolerance to drought and fires, and requires cold stratification for germination. Rhododendron atlanticum produce pinkish-purple flowers in early spring.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
