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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
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
Garden photo gallery of Kalmia microphylla
By: Walter Siegmund
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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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