Rhododendron 'Elsie Lee' (Azalea)

sun		part sun/shade
height		4.0 ft
width		4.0 ft
water		average
growth rate		average
hardiness		zones 5-9
soil		well drained soils
flower		reddish purple flowers
seed		dehiscent capsule
foliage		Semi-Evergreen
fall color		green

Species Description:

Evergreen shrub with 5 petaled spring blooms which often cover the plant. The numerous cultivars offer a variety of sizes, leaf shape, flower color, and hardiness to fit most landscapes.

Cultivar Description:

2.5" semidouble light reddish purple flowers. Early to midseason bloomer. Shammarello Hybrid.