Loiseleuria procumbens (Creeping Mountain Laurel)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Loiseleuria |
| Species | procumbens |
| Synonyms | Kalmia procumbens |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | A monotypic species from the arctic regions and the higher parts of the Alps. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 50 - 70 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | From seed which is lengthy process, the easiest way is to take rooted offsets. |
| Cultivation | Requires acidic soil in shade. |
| Habitat | Found growing on open, rocky and peat based slopes. |
| Flower Description | Pink flowers which are about 5 mm across. |