Swamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States. And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically found in damp, wet, and swamp areas, making this an ideal option if you struggle with soggy borders.
As a deciduous shrub, green waxy leaves appear from early spring, before white or pale pink blooms open with a trumpet-like form, typical of other azaleas and rhododendrons. These flowers usually emerge in May or June, and are known to be popular with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
