Carolina laurel - Kalmia carolina

Synonyms: Carolina bog laurel,

USDA Plant Code: KACA2
Light Requirement: part shade
Soil Moisture: wet - medium
Height: 10-15 feet
Leaves: evergreen
Protected Plant: yes
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: shrub,
Hardiness Zone: 1/2 8a
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: purple/pink
Bloom Period: spring/summer
Fragrant: no
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Foliage; Lake Waccamaw State Park
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Foliage; Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s); Lake Waccamaw State Park
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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