Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a shrub, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 5-15 ft × 5-15 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect pink, purple and white blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to compaction and deer.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

5-15 ft × 5-15 ft

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Small mammals

Tough against

Compaction, Deer

Native to

Eastern United States