Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia 'Shooting Star' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Holly Hills Nursery Inc.

Description

Selection from the wild in North Carolina with 5 deeply cut, reflexed lobes (DS 9). White flowers open about 2 weeks later than most other cultivars (DS 176).

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest