Kalmia hirsuta Burkwood & Skipwith deep green foliage that often

deep green foliage that often takes on bronze or cream tips on new growth

Woodlanders lists the plant as Cassia here in the old tradition

the clone is becoming more widely available

Pair the shrub with inkberry

Kalmia hirsuta Burkwood & Skipwith deep green foliage that oftenThis low shrub with tiny evergreen leaves grows in moist peaty sand in the southern pine flatwoods from South Carolina to Florida and Alabama. The pink summer flowers may be needed to convince some people that this is indeed a Kalmia. It is a charming little shrub for a moist but well drained sandy acid soil in the sun or semi shade. Care must be taken to insure it is not overtopped or overwhelmed by competing vegetation.