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Kalmia angustifolia

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H3 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 60 cm (2 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The shrub Kalmia angustifolia (narrow-leaved laurel) yields showy and white blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant is mound shaped in form and has matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bog, border and foundation.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Kalmia angustifolia .