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Kalmia latifolia

mountain laurel

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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Height: 4-10 ft
Spread: 4-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


mountain laurel - Kalmia latifolia from Native Plant Trust
mountain laurel - Kalmia latifolia from Native Plant Trust
mountain laurel - Kalmia latifolia from Native Plant Trust