species 2,601 observations
Sand Myrtle
Kalmia buxifolia
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Clouded Veneer Moth, Laurel Sphinx, Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth
15
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Bradley's Mining Bee, Kalmia Miner Bee, Colletes bradleyi
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Basswood Leafminer, Megamelus palaetus
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hessel's Hairstreak, Eastern Pine Elfin, American Lady, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
17
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
From NC State Extension.