🌿
Non-native
Azalea (Kurume)
Rhododendron
— Family: Ericaceae
Shrub
USDA Zone 6-9
A staple of the spring landscape, offering a massive display of vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers. Prefers acidic soil.
Height
3–6 ft
Spread
3–6 ft
Sun
Part Shade to Full Shade
Water
Medium
🌡️ Growing Conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Season
- Cool & Warm season
- Soil
- Acidic, rich, well-drained
✨ Traits
🐝 Attracts Pollinators
🐦 Attracts Birds
🎯 Uses
Specimen
Wildlife
Ornamental
🦋 Wildlife Value
🐝 Pollinators
🐦 Birds
🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Temp range: -10°F to 30°F
📍 Native Range
Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.
Also grows in (not native):
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
📅 Planting Calendar
🔄 Transplant
Plant Spring/Fall
September – November