species 678 observations
Coastal Azalea
Rhododendron atlanticum
Field notes
Supports All
74
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Blueberry Leafminer, Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion
21
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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, Snow Bunting
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Gray Comma, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
49
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- High
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Habit
- Dense
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.