Mountain Laurel – Kalmia latifolia 300 Seeds | Showy Evergreen Native Shrub Shade Loving | Acid Soil Specialist | Spectacular Spring Blooms

Create a beautiful woodland-style planting with this 300-seed pack of Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), one of North America’s most admired native evergreen shrubs. Known for its intricate spring flowers and glossy foliage, this plant delivers year-round landscape interest.

Native to the eastern United States, Mountain Laurel naturally grows in rocky or sandy woods. It typically forms a dense, rounded shrub 5–15 feet tall and wide, gradually developing sculptural, gnarled branches with age. In rare cases, it may grow into a small tree reaching up to 30 feet tall.

In May, the shrub becomes covered with impressive terminal clusters (up to 6 inches across) of cup-shaped flowers. Each bloom (about 1 inch wide) has five distinct sides and ranges from rose to white with decorative purple markings inside. After flowering, small brown capsules form and may persist into winter.

The leathery, dark green evergreen leaves provide structure and color all year, making Mountain Laurel ideal for woodland gardens, cottage gardens, shrub borders, and naturalized landscapes. It pairs beautifully with rhododendrons and azaleas in acidic soils.

⚠️ Note: All parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.

You will receive:
✔️ 300 Mountain Laurel seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Indoor sowing instructions
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds

🌱 Growing Information

Common Name: Mountain Laurel
Botanical Name: Kalmia latifolia
Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Height: 5–15 feet (occasionally taller)
Spread: 5–15 feet
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Rose to white with purple markings
Sun: Part Shade (tolerates full sun in cooler climates)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic, humusy soil
Water: Medium
USDA Zones: 4–9
Maintenance: Medium

💡 Care Tip: Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Avoid heavy clay or alkaline soils. Do not disturb roots once established.

🌼 Germination Instructions

Mountain Laurel seeds are extremely small and should be started indoors.

Germination:
• Surface sow (do not cover)
• Requires light to germinate
• Use a humidity dome and grow light
• Keep warm and evenly moist (not wet)
• Mist regularly