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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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Evergreen, white buds open to white flower, dense humusy soil, regular water. Plant is poisonous. Zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    White flowers with faint reddish markings are borne by a dense, globe-shaped shrub. Slow-growing when young, but eventually becomes a large plant.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    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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    Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'

    aka Minuet Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Kalmia angustifolia

    aka Sheep Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 5'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Galaxy'

    aka Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline'

    aka Madeline Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Madeline' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

    aka Sarah Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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