Piedmont Azalea - Rhododendron canescens bottle cactus Dry shade is no problem

Dry shade is no problem

but still has the eye-catching bright red flower stalks of Lobelia cardinalis

and it is drought-resistant once established

It will also work as a potted plant in colder climates

and plays a crucial role as habitat for native wildlife

Piedmont Azalea - Rhododendron canescens bottle cactus Dry shade is no problemA deciduous native azalea, Piedmont or Mountain Azalea, puts on a real show in early spring with its pink and white flowers that bloom in bunches before the leaves appear. This specimen was collected from a shaded bank along a creek, and this tells you this plant prefers constant moisture, but with a well drained soil. It can get quite tall if allowed, but it would be easy to maintain its size with trimming. Deer do browse this plant, but for pets and