Mountain Laurel 'Yankee Doodle' (Kalmia latifolia 'Yankee Doodle') gives you glossy, leathery evergreen foliage and showy late-spring flower clusters that can range from pink to white with interior markings. Use it as a foundation shrub, evergreen screen, or a focal point in a woodland border, and give it enough room to mature at roughly 96-120 inches tall with a similar spread.

For best results, plant it in humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil that stays on the acidic side. Mulch the root zone to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool, and avoid heavy clay or sites that stay wet, since drainage problems can lead to stress and dieback. If your native soil is dense, consider amending broadly with organic matter or planting slightly high to improve drainage.

Light can vary from part shade to full sun. In warmer climates, morning sun with early to mid-afternoon shade helps reduce stress and keeps leaves looking their best; in cooler conditions it can handle more sun as long as moisture is steady. Water deeply during hot, dry spells, especially while the plant is establishing.

Prune lightly right after flowering to shape and to encourage bushier growth, and remove spent clusters if you want a tidier look. Because next year's blooms form on older wood, avoid late-season pruning. Pair it with other acid-loving shrubs and woodland perennials for an easy, cohesive planting.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 96-120"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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