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Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The shrub Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle' (mountain laurel) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle' (mountain laurel) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle' .