Kalmia angustifolia | Sheep Laurel. Originated in … New England (US) | Various
Kalmia angustifolia belongs to the plant family ERICACE and Genus Kalmia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Kalmia angustifolia does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Kalmia angustifolia so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Kalmia angustifolia sheep laurel is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Olive is the most typical color produced by Kalmia angustifolia. Sheep laurel was used by the American pilgrims for dyeing. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum and copperas.
Kalmia angustifolia can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … olive
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.