Kalmiopsis

Kalmiopsis leachiana

Kalmiopsis is a rare, exquisite dwarf evergreen shrublet endemic to southwest Oregon, covered in rose-purple laurel-like flowers in spring. A prized, slow alpine for acidic, gritty rock gardens.

Family: Ericaceae
Type: shrub
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 0.5–1 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun, part shade
Soil moisture: dry, moist
Soil pH: acidic
Bloom: April, May, June
Bloom colors: pink, purple
Wildlife value: pollinators
Landscape uses: foundation, container
Native states: OR