Kalmia latifolia 'Alba'
Mountain Laurel
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Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Alba') - Description
Kalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain-laurel, calico-bush, or spoonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the blueberry family, Ericaceae, that is native to the eastern United States. Its range stretches from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana. Mountain-laurel is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. It is the namesake of the city of Laurel, Mississippi (founded 1882).
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Alba') - 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 'Alba') - 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 'Alba') - 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 'Alba') - 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 'Alba') - 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 'Alba') - Soil and irrigation
Fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil. Well-draining, but moisture retentive situation in garden.
