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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Kalmia (KAL-mee-uh)

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Species

procumbens (pro-KUM-benz)

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Synonym

Azalea procumbens

Loiseleuria procumbens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 1: below -45.6 °C (-55 °F)

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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