Striking in sun or shade and great for massing and foundation planting, mountain laurel has an open, gnarled habit, with flowers budding out deep pink and eventually lightening to white. Great for native bees and the Northern Blue butterfly.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Shade |
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Winter Interest and/or Evergreen |
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Summer Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Bees |
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Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant |
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Specimen |
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Naturalize |
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Hedge/screening |
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Massing |
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