Mountain azalea

Mountain azalea (Rhododendron canescens) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in spring.
It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 14 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.3-5.8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant are slightly toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Rhododendron canescens profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Rhododendron Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Toxic natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs