Rhododendron catawbiense 'Blue Ensign'

Catawba Rhododendron, Rosebay Catawba, Purple Laurel, Rosebay Laurel, Mountian Rosebay

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 7B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Arbor, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive