species 23,780 observations

Southern Indian Azalea

Rhododendron indicum

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Barred Umber, Azalea Caterpillar Moth, Lyonetia ledi 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Painted Lady 7

Range

United States

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 Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Dense Spreading
Plant type: Poisonous Shrub

From NC State Extension.