Kalmia
azalea, laurel
Synonyms:
Loiseleuria [HC]
2 species
2 subspecies and varieties
2 subspecies and varieties
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Kalmia microphylla – western bog laurel
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the northern Great Plains and Ontario.
Habitat: In moist and wetland areas from the coast to higher elevations in the mountains.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Perennial
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the northern Great Plains and Ontario.
Habitat: In moist and wetland areas from the coast to higher elevations in the mountains.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Perennial
• var. microphylla – alpine-laurel, bog laurel
• var. occidentalis – Western swamp laurel
Kalmia procumbens – alpine-azalea, alpine azalea, trailing azalea
Distribution: Known in Washington from a single, historic collection in Skagit County; Alaska to Washington, east across Canada and eastern North America to Greenland; also in Europe and Asia.
Habitat: Alpine zone.
Origin: Native
Flowers: July-August
Distribution: Known in Washington from a single, historic collection in Skagit County; Alaska to Washington, east across Canada and eastern North America to Greenland; also in Europe and Asia.
Habitat: Alpine zone.
Origin: Native
Flowers: July-August
