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flwrgrdnmom
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I would love to plant a mountain laurel here, but wonder if it's too hot. I know they grow great in NC, but I'm in zone 7b/8A... right on the line. Do you think it would survive here if planted in a fairly shaded area?
Thanks!
Plants: 60 | From: southeast US | Registered: Feb 2006  |  Seeded: 72.155.42.234
obywan59
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I didn't go through their entire list, but Mountain Shadow Nursery lists at least several mountain laurels as hardy to zone 8 or even 9.

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Terry

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Plants: 1370 | From: Copper Hill, Virginia | Registered: Apr 2004  |  Seeded: 207.69.139.154
flwrgrdnmom
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I've got one ordered... one named Bullseye. Can't wait to see it grow and bloom. I've loved these plants since I saw my first one on my honeymoon in NC 8 years ago. I finally get one! Woohoo!
Now I just hope I don't kill it!
Plants: 60 | From: southeast US | Registered: Feb 2006  |  Seeded: 70.152.176.94
MissJamie
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mountain laurel grows wild here and it's sooooo pretty!

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Plants: 2003 | From: Madison Heights,Va | Registered: Aug 2004  |  Seeded: 205.188.116.9
flwrgrdnmom
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It's funny to hear of people paying for something that grows wild where you are,isn't it? I think it is when folks buy wisteria, orange trumpet vine, or carolina jasmine. It all grows wild, literally everywhere here.
Plants: 60 | From: southeast US | Registered: Feb 2006  |  Seeded: 70.152.176.94
   

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