Smooth Azalea

Rhododendron arborescens, also known as smooth azalea or sweet azalea, generally blooms in late spring and early summer. They are named sweet azalea after their sweet-scented aroma. The flowers range in color from white to pink with red stamens. Their glossy green leaves can also become deep red to purple in the fall. This plant, indigenous to the United States, is generally found growing near moist areas or streams. The plant prefers growth in acidic soil...