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mountain laurel

mountain laurel

Kalmia latifolia

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4b – Zone 9b

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Mountain laurel is a native evergreen shrub prized for its showy clusters of pink or white flowers in late spring. It thrives in partial shade with acidic soil and makes an excellent choice for woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
4–6β€² tall Γ— 4–12β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Ericaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with