species 1,121 observations
Orange Azalea
Rhododendron austrinum
Field notes
Supports All
66
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth
17
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Palamedes Swallowtail, Euodynerus bidens, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
47
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.