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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Found on wooded slopes in hardwood forests, the Florida flame azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) can grow up to 15 feet tall, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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