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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days. Stratify by surface sowing seeds on moist, tamped, soil in trays and place trays in cold for 60 days. Keep moist.

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Native to: United States (Eastern States), Widespread across eastern US and Southeastern Canada

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Kalmia angustifoliaKalmia angustifolia

Sheep Laurel

In Stock: 0.196 lb (Total:0.196lb)

Kalmia angustifolia

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0.2 lb NY

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

90%

Seeds per lb:

4,320,000

Quantity:

0.2 lb

Collected in:

New York
Saranac Lake

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837372

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days. Stratify by surface sowing seeds on moist, tamped, soil in trays and place trays in cold for 60 days. Keep moist.

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Native to: United States (Eastern States), Widespread across eastern US and Southeastern Canada

Native

Introduced

Kalmia angustifolia, commonly known as Sheep Laurel, Wicky, or Dwarf Laurel, is a stunning evergreen shrub native to North America, extending from Canada to Virginia. This versatile plant thrives in various settings including moist bogs, dry pine forests, and roadways, and can effortlessly adapt to different soil types, although it flourishes best in moist, acidic soil. Reaching up to 3 feet in height and spreading 6 feet wide, Sheep Laurel forms captivating colonies through a dense network of rhizomes. This ornamental beauty boasts vibrant, saucer-shaped crimson-pink flowers that blossom during early summer, forming charming clusters beneath the leaves.

With its evergreen narrow leaves and capacity to attract various butterflies and moths, Sheep Laurel enhances any naturalized, woodland, or foundation setting. It's an excellent choice for gardeners seeking to provide forage and nesting sites for birds. However, caution is advised as it contains andromedotoxin, rendering it toxic to livestock. Optimal growth occurs in full sun to partial shade, and though tolerant of varied conditions, avoid planting it in windy sites. Ideal for creating lush understory or boggy environments, Sheep Laurel garners admiration with its enchanting display and ecological benefits, making it a sought-after choice for enhancing landscapes.