alpine azalea
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alpine azalea
Kalmia procumbens
The alpine azalea is a small, beautiful flower that grows in cool, rocky places. Its lovely pink blooms can brighten up the mountains and attract curious butterflies.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The alpine azalea is a tiny, prostrate shrub forming dense mats. It has small, dark green, leathery leaves and produces solitary, bell-shaped flowers. These delicate pink to purple blossoms often feature a darker stripe down each petal, standing out against its rocky habitat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusKalmia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It was once named 'Loiseleuria' after a cool French botanist!
Its tiny purple-pink flowers look like perfect little bells!
The seeds of this plant can stay dormant for many years!
This super tough plant can grow even above the tree line!
Special abilities
Ability
Frost Shield
Alpine azalea has tiny, leathery evergreen leaves that can withstand freezing temperatures, helping it survive harsh alpine winters.
Ability
Sun Hugger
This plant grows very low to the ground, allowing it to stay warmer and avoid strong winds in exposed mountain environments.
Ability
Nutrient Scavenger
Alpine azalea has shallow, efficient root systems that capture scarce nutrients in its poor mountain soils.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-10 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Alpine Bumblebee
Bombus alpinus
collecting nectar and pollen
pollinates
Northern Bumblebee
Bombus hyperboreus
seeking nectar in its flowers
shelters
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
ants create nests within its dense mats
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat any flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is alpine azalea?
2-10 cm
How wide does alpine azalea spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on alpine azalea?
0.5-1 cm
When does alpine azalea bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is alpine azalea edible?
No
Is alpine azalea toxic?
Moderate
What is alpine azalea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is alpine azalea pollinated?
Insect
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