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sheep laurel

sheep laurel

Kalmia angustifolia

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 5a – Zone 9b

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A compact evergreen shrub with narrow, leathery leaves and delicate pink to red flowers in early summer. It thrives in acidic soils and makes an excellent addition to woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1.5–4β€² tall Γ— 2–4β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Ericaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with