Photo of Kalmia microphylla flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Kalmia microphylla

Also Known As

  • Alpine Laurel
  • Western Bog Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Kalmia microphylla plant details

Kalmia microphylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia microphylla

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia microphylla

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, pink inclusters, evergreen, dark green above, gray underneath Zone 3-9. 2', PNW, sun, moist, humus rich

Gardening facts about Kalmia microphylla plant

How to Grow Kalmia microphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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