Rhododendron 'Weston's Innocence' ~ Weston's Innocence Native Azalea steward-pollinator The stiff stems are covered

The stiff stems are covered with dark green toothed foliage and dense clusters of  fragrant lavender flowers that bloom from summer into fall

Spreads by suckering- unless naturalization is desired remove suckers as soon as they appear

Following the flowers are small warty green fruits that are said to resemble lizard tails

Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil

Rhododendron 'Weston's Innocence' ~ Weston's Innocence Native Azalea steward-pollinator The stiff stems are coveredWeston's Innocence Native Azalea is a dense deciduous shrub with a vigorous upright habit that becomes more mounded over time. The narrow dark green foliage turns burgundy red in fall. Heavy blooms of fragrant, snowy white funnel shaped flowers bloom from late spring into summer. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origns: East N. America Coasts; GA Native Height: 4' 5' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2. 5' USDA