
Kalmia - Wikipedia
Kalmia is a genus of about ten species of evergreen shrubs from 0.2–5 m tall, in the family Ericaceae (heath). They are native to North America (mainly in the eastern half of the continent) and Cuba.
How to Grow and Care for Mountain Laurel - The Spruce
2024年5月9日 · Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multistemmed growth habit. It has beautiful spring blooms, and its elliptical, glossy deep-green leaves (resembling those of rhododendrons) and gnarled stems make it attractive in all seasons.
Kalmia latifolia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Mountain laurel is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Ericaceae (blueberry) family that is native to eastern North America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including open rocky or sandy woods, cool meadows, balds, mountain slopes, acidic forests, and …
Kalmia latifolia - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Kalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain laurel, is a gnarled, multi-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to Eastern North America (New England south to the southern Indiana, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle) where it is found in a variety of habitats including open rocky or sandy woods, cool meadows, balds ...
Kalmia latifolia - Wikipedia
Kalmia latifolia, the mountain laurel, [3] calico-bush, [3] or spoonwood, [3] is a flowering plant and one of the 10 species in the genus of Kalmia belonging to the heath (er) family Ericaceae. It is native to the eastern United States. Its range stretches from southern Maine to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia): Benefits, Challenges, and Uses
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel), the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, is a striking broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree native to eastern North America. In late spring to early …
Kalmia angustifolia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Showy saucer shaped bright pink flowers form in summer in clusters below the leaves. The plant is a larval host to butterflies and moths as well as provides forage and nesting sites for birds. Use in naturalized areas, foundation plantings, or woodland settings.
Kalmia - Growing Guide - Burncoose Nurseries
Kalmias are evergreen, ericaceous shrubs native to North America. In the US their common name is ‘laurel’. They were first introduced to the UK in 1734 by the colonists but have only recently grown in popularity in woodland gardens since cultivars …
The Different Types of Mountain Laurel (Photos)
The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a gorgeous shrub that can sometimes grow tall enough to be trained as a small tree. It grows throughout the eastern half of the United States, mainly in cool areas in moist soil.
Kalmia latifolia | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
A relative of rhododendrons, Kalmia latifolia is an evergreen shrub, bearing clusters of pale pink flowers which open from crinkled, dark pink buds. It makes a good planting companion for heathers.