How to Grow and Care for Sheep laurel

Sheep laurel, also known as Lambkill, Lambkill kalmia, Narrow-leaved mountain laurel, Calfkill, Narrow-leaved laurel

Sheep laurel is a resilient plant that flourishes in well-drained, acid soils, and requires consistent moisture without being waterlogged. Special care points include its sensitivity to high pH levels and the need for partial shade in regions with strong sun. Regular mulching helps maintain soil moisture and cool the roots, crucial for sheep laurel's health.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Sheep laurel

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-6
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Sheep laurel is characterized by its evergreen shrub stature, with a typical height of up to 3 feet (90 cm) and a similar spread. Its leaves are narrow, lanceolate, and arranged in whorls, with a shiny, deep green hue above and a paler underside. In summer, vibrant pink or deep rose-coloured flowers blossom, presenting in dense clusters at the tips of the branches. Each blossom is notably bowl- or saucer-shaped, consisting of five fused petals that create a star-like pattern. The fruit is a capsule that releases numerous tiny seeds.