Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Kalmia

Species:

Kalmia procumbens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions

Germination Information