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Florida Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum): Fragrant Deciduous Native

Florida azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) blooms in spring with fragrant yellow-orange flowers. It's a deciduous woodland native ("honeysuckle shrub") that thrives in partial shade. Look for it and Piedmont azalea (R. canescens) at native plant nurseries.

Florida azalea

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