Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle'

Mountain Laurel

  • Shade-Loving Native!
  • Upright and vigorous
  • Densely foliated with evergreen leaves
  • Red buds open light pink with a maroon band in late spring
  • Dependable, quick grower

Upright, vigorous and densely foliated with evergreen leaves. Loads of red buds open light pink with a unique maroon band in late May. Perfect for grouping as a border planting! Dependable, quick grower with nice foliage and a showy display of uniquely colored flowers. Tolerates shade.

Attributes
Evergreen
Native
Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle'

Likes enriched, well-drained soil and mulch. Remove spent bloom. Prune after flowering.