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Kalmia Species, Bog Laurel, Pale Laurel, Swamp Laurel

Kalmiapolifolia

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)

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Species

polifolia (po-lee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Chamaedaphne glauca

Kalmia glauca

Kalmia oleifolia

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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