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Meet The Florida Flame - Rhododendron austrinum!

The Florida Flame! Rhododendron austrinum, commonly known as the Florida Flame Azalea, is one of six species of azaleas native to Florida! Unlike the non-native evergreen azalea species (native to Asia) commonly planted in north Florida yards, this species is deciduous - meaning it loses its leaves in fall. This creates a real show in spring and when the large shrubs bloom on bare branches. Florida native azaleas only occur in North Florida and mostly in the panhandle, though some can be successfully grown in the peninsula with the right conditions. Check out PlantRealFlorida.org to find a native plant nursery near you that may sell them. These fragrant beauties are a glory to behold each spring. Lilly Anderson-Messec, FNPS Director of North Florida Programs #botany #floridapanhandle #floridanativeplants #nativeplants #nativeazaleas #floridaflameazalea #rhododendron #rhododendronaustrinum #ericaceae #botanizing #floridaflora