Kalmia polifolia
(Bog Laurel)

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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Bog Laurel, Swamp Laurel, Pale Laurel
    Synonyms: Chamaedaphne glauca, Kalmia glauca
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 2 - 6
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: May - June
    Status: Native
    Range:

Kalmia polifolia, or Bog Laurel, is native only to the northeastern quarter of the United States. It is a perennial shrub, that is evergreen and grows in open wet woods, bogs, fens, swamps and along shorelines. In late spring through mid summer, it has striking pink flowers.

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