Shrubs
Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' (Mountain Laurel)
Kalmia latifolia 'Elf'
Also known as Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' (Mountain Laurel), 'Elf', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) , eastern N American native ericaceous evergreen with extraordinary cup-shaped pink or white flower clusters. Similar culture to rhododendron.
Part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. ALL PARTS TOXIC if ingested. Plant in acidic well-drained soil. Watch for leaf spot.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Kalmia latifolia 'Elf'
- Common name
- Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bumblebees, Native bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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