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Kalmia angustifolia

sheep laurel

Showy sheep laurel is a remarkable evergreen shrub, capable of growing in boggy to sandy soils, and of tolerating the coldest Zone 1 winters. While allelopathic to confiers and toxic to mammals, it provides winter forage and cover for songbirds.

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Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 1-7


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Wet
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Massing
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Specimen


North American Distribution


sheep laurel - Kalmia angustifolia from Native Plant Trust
sheep laurel - Kalmia angustifolia from Native Plant Trust
sheep laurel - Kalmia angustifolia from Native Plant Trust