Description
Bring fragrance, beauty, and native charm to your garden with Azalea viscosum, commonly known as the Swamp Azalea. This deciduous, summer-blooming azalea is beloved for its spicy, clove-like scent that fills the air when its white to soft pink flowers open from mid-June into July. A magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, it’s one of the latest-blooming azaleas—offering a fresh wave of color and scent just as spring flowers fade.
Native to the eastern U.S., Azalea viscosum thrives in moist, acidic soils and is especially well-suited for wetland areas, woodland edges, or open shade gardens. Lustrous green foliage turns fiery red and orange in fall, adding another season of interest. Hardy in Zones 4–9 and growing up to 10 feet tall, this multi-stemmed shrub is both beautiful and resilient, making it an exceptional choice for naturalized landscapes and pollinator-friendly plantings.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Azalea viscosum
Light: full sun – partial sun
Watering: regular watering
Soil: acidic, moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 4 – 9
Plant Shape: upright, spreading
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (10') , width (8')
Blooming Season: mid-June – July
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