Rhododendron catawbiense 'Lee's Dark Purple'

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

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
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