Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea)

Rhododendron viscosum

Native to Maine. This understory shrub is found mainly along the coastal plain in swamps, along pond and stream margins, and on wet highlands. Prized for its strongly-scented flowers and beautiful fall foliage,

In Maine, it grows in swampy woods containing hemlock, white pine, red spruce, gray or white birch, red maple, speckled alder, maleberry, sheep laurel, and highbush blueberry. Attracts bees and other pollinators. 4-6'. Z4-9.