Also called Pinxterbloom Azalea and Pinxterflower, this perennial, deciduous shrub grows 6 to 12 feet in height, with picturesque, horizontal branching. It produces large clusters of funnel-shaped, pink or white flowers appearing before or with the leaves. Pink Azalea grows best in partial shade, and in a variety of well-drained soils. The smooth, medium-green foliage turns dull yellow in the fall, and the tubular shape of the flowers is a good indicator that this plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Pink Azalea should not be ingested as all parts, including honey made from the flowers, are toxic to humans and other animals.
May Attract
Pink Azalea is thought to attract these families of birds
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.
Services
- Education programs & presentations
Local & Regional Resources
Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
Union County Extension Master Gardener Teaching Garden
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
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.
Dearness Gardens
13501 S Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-8234
Campbell's Greenhouses & Nursery
209 McDonald Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 331-9659
Pike Nurseries
12630 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 341-7453
Carolina Heritage Nursery
6607 Sadler Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 877-6934
Taylor Family Greenhouse
2405 Corinth Church Road, Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 292-5761
Panoramic Farm (Wholesale Only)
3110 Tarlton Mill Road, Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 233-4600
Campbell Family Nursery
3613 Harmony Highway, Harmony, NC 28634
(704) 775-2425
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.
Growing Wild Nursery
1455 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 200-2677
Country Farm and Home
101 S Small St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deep Roots Native
3666 Guess Rd , Durham , NC 27705
Carolina Habitats
1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Field to Cottage Nursery
12405 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Flowering Earth Natives
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702
(919) 667-3099
Rachel's Native Plants
141 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro, NC 27312
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
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May attract
Waxwings
Nuthatches
Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
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Caterpillars
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SHRUBS
American Beauty-Berry
Callicarpa americana
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Wrens
Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
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Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Finches
Orioles
Wood Warblers
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Mecklenburg Audubon Society.
P.O. Box 221093, Charlotte, NC 28222
| meckaudubon@gmail.com
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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Wood Warblers
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Chickadees & Titmice
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SHRUBS
American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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Thrushes
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES
American Holly
Ilex opaca
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May attract
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
Thrushes
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
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Sparrows
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Nuthatches
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SHRUBS / TREES
American Plum
Prunus americana
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May attract
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Crows & Jays
Vireos
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
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