She also likes the plumleaf azalea because of its late-blooming period, striking color, and the way it draws butterflies. Another favorite is the swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum) with its ...

This native is particularly drought tolerant. The native swamp azalea (R. viscosum) bears clusters of white flowers with lavender tubes. As its name implies, it grows best in moist, but not wet ...

Two Connecticut native species are Pinxterbloom Azalea and Swamp Azalea, which bloom in May and June into July, respectively. The American Public Gardens Association is the leading professional ...