The rhododendron is West Virginia’s state flower.  Rhododendron bushes are found in wooded areas throughout our state, although some people plant domesticated varieties in their yards.  They look exactly like the wild rhododendrons.  We went hiking at Kanawha State Forest today, and while en route, we saw many rhododendron bushes blooming in yards throughout the South Hills area.   

Our neighbors have a lovely rhododendron bush in their front yard that is currently in full bloom.  I’ve admired it each spring for the 12 years that we’ve lived in our house, and it only gets bigger and more beautiful every year.