Native Plants

Catawba Rosebay

Rhododendron catawbiense
Location

Native to

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Type
Evergreen, Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars

Catawba Rosebay, also known as Purple Rhododendron, Red Laurel, Mountain Rosebay, is a dense, evergreen shrub that grows 6 to 20 feet in height. It produces broad leaves measuring up to 5 inches long, pinkish or violet flowers that bloom in the spring, and dry capsule fruits that contain numerous small seeds. Growing on rocky slopes, this plant grows in partial shade and a variety of well-drained soil types.

May Attract

Catawba Rosebay is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
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Crows, Magpies, Jays
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Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Night Song Native Plant Nursery

1095 Epperson Rd, Canton, GA 30115

(770) 401-8896

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Chattahoochee Nature Center

9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075

(770) 992-2055 x238

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Georgia Native Plant Society

PO Box 422085, Atlanta, GA 30342

(770) 343-6000

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Rock Spring Restorations

82 Brighton Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 626-8020

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Community Foodscapes Nursery

1286 Oakland Terrace SW, Atlanta , GA 30310

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Randy's Perennials & Water Gardens

523 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

(770) 822-0676

Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur Campus

3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034

(678) 891-2668

Wilkerson Mill Gardens

9595 Wilkerson Mill Road, Palmetto, GA 30268

(770) 463-2400

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Baker Environmental Nursery

949 Marshall Clark Road, Hoschton, GA 30548

(727) 219-9549

Walker Nursery Farms

2024 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236

(770) 471-6011

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Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Beech Hollow Wildflower Farms

1575 Elberton Road, Lexington, GA 30648

(706) 623-2020

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