Rhododendron alabamense
Alabama azalea
Notes:
Not recommended north of Sunset zone 32 (they claim hardiness to -5°F) and USDA zone 7.
Native to drier woodlands than other native azaleas.
Noted for strong lemony fragrance. Unlike R. austrinum, blooms as the leaves develop, so the effect is not as showy.
All parts highly poisonous.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, NCSU.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
aromatic foliage
attracts:bees
attracts:butterflies
deer sensitive
drought tolerant
exposure:part shade
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
poisonous
root disturbance intolerant
roots:shallow
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:deck/patio
use:naturalizing
use:specimen
water:ample
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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