Wild Mountain Azalea

Waynesville, NC at SLG Cabin

Mountain azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum) is an orange wild azalea that grows in thickets and open woods in Western North Carolina.  It blooms from mid spring until early summer. Bloom time can vary depending on elevation.

Mountain Azalea

   

                                                                 



I recall seeing these growing abundantly on the wooded hills beside Lake Fontana in the springtime when by Dad and Mom would take us fishing.  It is now close to peak in the area.   I snapped the picture below this weekend at our weekend get-away cabin in the mountains.