Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Mountain laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Slow-growing foundation specimen for acidic, organic, well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure: Part sun–shade
Mature Height (ft): 3–4
Mature Width (ft): 3–4
Bloom Season: Late spring

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Sun Exposure

Part sun–shade

Growth Habit

Compact rounded

Mature Height (ft)

3–4

Mature Width (ft)

3–4

More growing details

Bloom Season

Late spring

Bloom Color

White with red band

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

Native Status

NC native species; cultivar

WNC Notes

Slow-growing foundation specimen for acidic, organic, well-drained soil.

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Low–moderate

Deer Resistance

High

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**Mountain laurel · Botanical detail**◐ Part sun or part shade · ☾ ShadeKrzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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