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 ...

Flame azalea is one of the magnificent common shrubs found here in the Smokies region. From late spring into early summer flowers are produced in profusion on low-growing twiggy shrubs that are often ...

I have been exploring the natural environs of the Florida Panhandle for many years, often returning to favorite spots regularly. Although I assumed I might become bored with the same spots, or the ...

“Anyone with a fondness for bright colors and the courage to fight fashionable purple and gray gardening trends should plant flame azaleas prominently. Even on cloudy days, flame azalea flowers seem ...

The vast majority of azaleas that have been blooming so beautifully in our parks and gardens are non-native Asian species. Even iconic southern azalea gardens feature Asian varieties. Amazingly, in ...

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 ...