Florida flame azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) retail and its dense foliage provides

and its dense foliage provides excellent shelter and protection for birds and small animals

this versatile perennial is a low-maintenance way to invite wildlife and bright

especially when grown in sun

Well-drained soil

making it a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly garden

Florida flame azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) retail and its dense foliage providesFlorida flame azalea aka Orange azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) is a deciduous long lived perennial flowering shrub found in hardwood, floodplain, slope forests, bluffs, and ravines in North Florida. Its native zones are 8 9A so central Florida is a stretch for this plant. The showy flowers are bright orange that blooms in the spring. They can get 3 10 feet tall and as wide as 3 8 feet. So allow them some room to spread out. It prefers highly acidic