Mountain Laurel Seeds – Kalmia Latifolia

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its intricate clusters of flowers and glossy green foliage. This ornamental plant adds a striking visual appeal to gardens, landscapes, and naturalized areas. Its showy blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to eco-friendly gardens. Mountain Laurel thrives in cooler climates with partial shade and well-drained acidic soil.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub

• Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, dense foliage

• Flower Characteristics: Clusters of pink, white, or rose-colored blooms with unique star-shaped patterns

• Maturity: Reaches 5–15 feet in height at maturity

• Growing Season: Spring to early summer (blooming period)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 4–6: February–April (indoors), transplant outdoors after frost

  • Zones 7–9: September–November (outdoors)

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (best bloom in partial shade)

• Soil Needs: Acidic, well-drained, moist soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Uses: Ideal for ornamental landscaping, hedges, borders, and natural gardens

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators