Rhododendron ciliicalyx ssp. lyi
Family: Ericaceae
Synonym: Rhododendron lyi ssp. maddenia
Native to: Burma, China, Tibet
Sentiment: beware
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 6.6 feet
Flower
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: insects, nectar
Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: shelter
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: light shade
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil acidity: acidic
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant