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Kalmia, Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel, Spoonwood 'Sarah'

Kalmialatifolia

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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
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Needham, Massachusetts

Glouster, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Haydenville, MA (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

Bright splash of color in early June....lovely foliage, relatively slow growing.

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