10 Seeds Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel Shrub Flowering Evergreen

Kalmia latifolia, commonly known as mountain laurel, is a flowering evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It is valued for its glossy dark green foliage and clusters of pink to white cup-shaped blooms that appear in late spring, making it a striking addition to woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Mountain laurel works well as a specimen shrub, in mixed borders, or in mass plantings where its dense habit provides structure year-round. It prefers acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade, and it grows slowly into a rounded, compact form over time.
Species: Kalmia latifolia
Type: Evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded, dense
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Surface sow, light required; keep moist at 65-70F
Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 4-6 feet
Notes: Slow growing; mulch to keep roots cool and moist