On many of the mountains in Western North Carolina, the bright spring flowers have given way to the deep greens of summer. However, in Graham County, high elevations nurture the bright orange of a ...

Azaleas are ubiquitous in Southern gardens — and for good reason. Each spring, the azalea bloom is a sight to see. Some travelers make trips to the South just to see this spectacular display of ...

When most of us think about azaleas, we envision the transplants from Japan and Korea that grace southern gardens in spectacular fashion in the spring. As flashy as exotic azaleas may be, the less ...

Spring is officially here, and with its arrival we can finally enjoy the multitude of blooming plants that usher in the growing season. Among the most popular are azaleas, a mainstay of landscapes ...

Azaleas light up the landscape with a profusion of colors, indicating that spring is here. They come in a wide variety of colors, are not too hard to grow and, if you choose wisely, you'll have ...

N.C. State biologist Mary Jane Epps, working with biologists from James Madison University and from South Africa, has identified the key pollinator for flame azaleas – the large-flowered variety found ...

With flowers in bursts of orange and red, flame azaleas attract several types of pollinators. But these azaleas must rely almost entirely on butterflies to reproduce, researchers have found. The ...

Azaleas are a popular flowering shrub in the Southern United States, known for their vibrant blooms and hardiness. With thousands of varieties available, azaleas offer a range of colors, sizes, and ...

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