USE:The plant was originally brought to Europe as an ornamental plant during the 18th century. It is still widely grown for its attractive flowers and year-round evergreen leaves.
USDA HARDINESS ZONE:4-9
GROW:Soak the seeds in water overnight, then plant them 1-inch deep into 4-inch pots filled with a good potting soil mix.Seeds should germinate in around 30 days, and by the end of their first year, they should be 8 or 10 inches tall.
ATTENTION:The green parts of the plant, flowers, twigs, and pollen are all toxic,including food products made from them.
CARE: Like azaleas and rhododendrons, mountain laurel thrives in cool, moist, well-draining acidic soil that has been enhanced with compost.