Pinkshell azalea, Rhododendron vaseyi

I feel so fortunate that I was able to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway during the peak bloom time for the spectacular Pinkshell azaleas. The display along the higher elevations was absolutely spectacular! According to the North Carolina Plant Toolbox, this species is native only to the mountains of North Carolina and grows in acidic, moist and wet substrates.

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