Catawba rhododendron, Rhododendron catawbiense Full shade honey-like scent that attracts pollinators

honey-like scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

This small deciduous tree offers year-round interest—creamy-white spring flowers attract pollinators

Its upright spikes of white

funnel-shaped flowers in clusters of 5 or more

It also has historical significance as its leaves were used as a tea substitute during the American Revolutionary War

Catawba rhododendron, Rhododendron catawbiense Full shade honey-like scent that attracts pollinatorsThe straight species Catawba rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense) is an icon in the Appalachian Mountain range! It is a woody broadleaf evergreen, multi stemmed shrub that typically matures from 6 to 10 feet tall. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, so consider catawba rhododendron for butterfly and pollinator gardens! As an evergreen it adds interest in winter. It can be a specimen, planted in small groups, or mass