Mountain Laurel

 

Common Name	Mountain Laurel
Scientific Name	Kalmia latifolia
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	Yes
Comments	stoloniferous evergreen shrub; white to pink bell-shaped flowers; good protective cover plant; leaves are poisonous to livestock but provide an important winter food source for ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer; needs good soil drainage; will grow in acid soil