Varnadoe's Phlox Pink Piedmont Azalaea

Leaf type: Dark-green, elliptical leaves emerge after flowering.

Bloom description: Dense clusters of bright- and light-pink flowers appear in mid-spring and fill the air with a spicy aroma. The flowers are tubular with elongated stamens emerging from the centers. This is a more drought- and heat-tolerant selection of Piedmont Azalea.

Garden uses: Best used as a specimen shrub in a woodland garden or planted in small groupings to brighten up a shade garden. They can naturalize an area, so give some breathing room.

Wildlife benefits: The fragrant flowers are visited by hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths.