species 4,969 observations
Early Azalea
Rhododendron prinophyllum
Field notes
Supports All
92
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Azalea Sphinx, Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion
29
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Azalea Mining Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
58
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.