species 8,420 observations
Western Azalea
Rhododendron occidentale
Field notes
Supports All
55
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Green Comma, Blueberry Leafminer, Lyonetia ledi, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth
16
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Western Calligrapher, Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting, Cottony Yew Scale
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Western Tiger Swallowtail, Pale Swallowtail, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Monarch
35
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Acid
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.