Bog-laurel
Kalmia polifolia
Bog-laurel is a specialized shrub native to cold, acidic wetlands and bogs, requiring consistently moist, peaty, acidic soil to thrive. It is best suited for bog gardens or rain gardens in cool northern climates and is not appropriate as an indoor plant. Keep it in partial shade and maintain soil acidity with peat or ericaceous compost for best results.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to horses.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
pink
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged; Bog-Like Conditions Preferred
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, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 13, 2019 by Amanda Smith (cc-by-sa)
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