Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
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Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Description
K. latifolia is native to eastern North America. It bears glossy, leather, oval leaves that are 3 to 5 inches long, dark green on the upper surface, and yellowish green beneath. It produces inch-long light pink flowers.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Blooming
Blossoms are cup shaped with stamens radiating to anther sacs in the flower walls. Dark dots around the sacs. Flowers in 2 inch clusters, often pinkish.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Growth
Evergreen shrub. Laurel-like leaves look a lot like those of rhododendron. Mulch regularly in spring with organic matter, such as leaf molds or pine needles. Kalmia grows best in partial shade. Can grow in sun only if the soil remains moist most-all of the time.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Planting
Propagate with seed in spring. Can also use greenwood cuttings (in spring) or semi-ripe cuttings (in summer). Layering can also be carried out in summer.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Pest
Weevils, lace bugs, scale insects, and borers. Other problems include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, leaf gall, and blights, all of which occur on occasion.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Interesting facts
All plant parts can cause upset stomach, so do not consume. They are also dangerous to sheep, goats, and calfs, which can die if they graze this plant.
Mountain-Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil. Well-draining, but moisture retentive situation in garden.
