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Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift'

Also Known As

  • Snowdrift Mountain Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' plant details

Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' is a pure white mountain laurel. The flowers appear in late May. The deep green leaves are a nice background for the white flowers.
Evergreen, white buds open to white flower, dense humusy soil, regular water. Plant is poisonous. Zones 5-9.
White flowers with faint reddish markings are borne by a dense, globe-shaped shrub. Slow-growing when young, but eventually becomes a large plant.

Gardening facts about Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' plant

How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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