Rhododendron neriflorum ssp. neriflorum
Family: Ericaceae
Native to: Northeast Borneo, Western China
Sentiment: beware
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 19.6 feet
Max width: 8.2 feet
Flower
red
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, 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 Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant