Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Habitat
Forests
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Azalea
Saururus cernuus
In German
Azalee
Saururus cernuus
In French
azalée
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
azalea
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
αζάλεα
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Azalea
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
azalia
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Azalea
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Azalea and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Azalea and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Azalea and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Azalea and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Saururus cernuus
Care of Azalea and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.