Kalmiopsis fragrans

Also Known As

Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Le Piniec'
Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Umpqua Form'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Kalmiopsis fragrans plant details

Kalmiopsis fragrans is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmiopsis fragrans

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 2 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmiopsis fragrans

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, summer, clusters of small magenta blooms endemic to the Siskiyou Mountains. Zone 7-9, 1' , PNW, moist-dryish, humus rich, WD

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Dwarf evergreen native to Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Oregon. Small oval leathery leaves, on a spreading bush to 1'. Rose-pink saucer-shaped flowers.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Rare endemic Rhododendron relative found only in Douglas Co. in the OR Cascades. This jewel for the rock garden has recently been elevated to specific status and was previously described as K. leachianiana "Umpqua" or "Le Pineac Form". Rosy-purple flowers. Good drainage.

By: Far Reaches Farm

A selection of a rare Oregon native species that belongs to the heath family. It forms a low, spreading shrub with small, oval, evergreen leaves. In midseason it produces abundant clusters of 5-lobed, rich pink flowers with prominent stamens. Best in sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Very choice.