This small stoloniferous shrub has upright spreading woody branches that form an open mound habit. It has dark green oblong leathery leaves and the small cup-shaped pink to red flowers appear in clusters along the stems during early summer.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9 

Kalmia augustifolia is naturally found in eastern North America from Michigan to Georgia growing in woodlands and meadows on the coast and inland. 

It prefers a semi-shaded to full sun, wind protected position and grows in cool moist well-drained acidic soils that are organic rich  with wind and drought protection but is frost tolerant. 

Sheep Laurel is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted along shaded borders in small or cottage gardens or used in the understory woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. ID 2785

Kalmia (KAL-mee-ah) augustifolia (AW-gus-tee-FOH-lee-ah)

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens