Pink Charm Mountain Laurel
$72.00
Latin Name : Kalmia Latifolia ‘Pink Charm’
A nativar of the Connecticut state flower, ‘Pink Charm’ likes shaded areas and is tolerant of shallower, drier soils once established. Its rounded form provides great cover for birds. Deep pink buds open to strong pink flowers in late May.
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All proceeds from Mountain Laurel varieties (including Pink Charm, Keepsake, Raspberry Glow and Sheep Laurel) in NWCD’s 2026 Earth Day Plant Sale will be donated to support Connecticut Envirothon. Connecticut Envirothon is currently planning to host a future international competition, and the Connecticut Conservation Districts are helping raise funds to support hosting this monumental event in 2028.
Envirothon is a high school academic competition that challenges students to expand their knowledge of the environment and natural resources, inspire action in their local communities, and develop a lifelong respect and appreciation for conservation. Each year over 25,000 high school students participate in the NCF-Envirothon where they embark on a journey to offer solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Connecticut has been a part of the national Envirothon program since 1991, with the first statewide competition held in 1992. Over the past 33 years, thousands of students have participated, many of whom have gone on to be environmental professionals and informed stewards of natural resources. Each year, a state-wide competition is held in May, with the winning team going on to represent Connecticut at the NCF-Envirothon international event.
Connecticut Envirothon is proud to be working to be the host of our first international competition in July of 2028! Want to learn more about the Connecticut Envirothon? Check out here. Or want to learn more about the international competition? Check out here.
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In-Depth Description
Connecticut designated mountain laurel, Kalmia latifolia, as the official state flower in 1907. Mountain laurel is one of the most beautiful shrubs native to North America and is also a state symbol of Pennsylvania. Mountain laurel is also called ivybush, calico bush, lambkill, and spoonwood. Native Americans used its wood to make spoons. Many improved Kalmia latifolia cultivars, including plants with dwarf habits and highly colored blooms, such as Keepsake and Pink Charm, exist thanks to the efforts of Richard Jaynes, a Connecticut plant breeder. Provides a wealth of nectar for bees, and has dense deep green foliage.
