Connecticut Plants
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain laurel is the state flower of Connecticut.
- Family: heath (Ericaceae)
- Habitat: rocky woods
- Height: 5-15 feet
- Flower size: 3/4 to 1 inch across
- Flower color: pale pink
- Flowering time: May to July
- Origin: native



Mountain laurel flowers vary from pure white to pink, with variable amounts of red markings.