Bog-laurel
Kalmia microphylla
Bog-laurel is a delicate alpine and subalpine shrub that requires consistently moist, acidic soil and cool temperatures to thrive. It performs best in rock gardens, bog gardens, or naturalized mountain landscapes with partial shade and excellent drainage in raised peat-based beds. Avoid warm, dry conditions and note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Bog-Like Conditions Are Ideal
Soil pH
6 – 7.3
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2019 by that's someguy (cc-by-sa)
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