western azalea

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The wildflower garden, two acres in the River Meadow, showcases many examples of native flora to the Pacific Northwest, including vine maple, mock orange, Pacific serviceberry, Douglas spiraea, Western azalea, red-flowering currant, larkspur, Western columbine, camas, Pacific trillium and wild iris.

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8 Western azalea (Rhododendron occidentale) An upright shrub, native to the mountains and foothills of California and Oregon.

Made in the shade: a California garden designer shares her secrets for creating a cool getaway

Rich plant combinations, such as Western redbud with blue ceanothus and coral bells or Coast silk-tassel with spice bush and Western azalea.

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These attractive blooms have made the Western azalea a popular progenitor of garden hybrids.

Wild rhododendrons on their home turf; north coast reserves, just off U.S. 101 or State 1