Rhododendron calendulaceum
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 Rhododendron calendulaceum at Craggy Gardens, North Carolina
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| Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr. |
Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame Azalea), is a species of Rhododendron native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, ranging from southern New York to northern Georgia.
It is a deciduous shrub, 120-450 cm tall. The leaves are 3-7 cm long, slightly dull green above and villous below. The flowers are 4-5 cm long, usually bright orange, but can vary from pastel orange to dark reddish-orange. .
