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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush

Kalmia Latifolia

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Overview

The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), also known as Calico Bush, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy leaves and clustered flowers. In late spring, it features pink to white blooms with unique maroon banding. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade. Maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread, it’s ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, offering year-round interest.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 94

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — white flowers in the garden; is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant, image 106
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — measuring 2 to 4 inches long; the foliage can reach a spread of up to 5 inches, image 73
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — with intricate purple markings inside; the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), image 97
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — white flowers in the garden; is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant, image 79
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade, image 113
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — The foliage can reach a spread of up to 5 inches
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped flowers that range from white to pink; providing a, image 69
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — white flowers in the garden
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — resembling a delicate art piece
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — These blossoms span approximately 1 inch across; this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped flowers that
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 67
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped flowers that range from white to pink; providing a, image 123
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — also known as Calico Bush; a member of the heath family, image 56
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy leaves and clustered flowers; these blossoms span, image 84
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; resembling a delicate art piece
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — measuring 2 to 4 inches long; the foliage can reach a spread of up to 5 inches, image 100
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal, image 81
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade, image 93
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal bursts of
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal, image 108
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal bursts of color; is an evergreen shrub boasting, image 78
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 121
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