Candytuft

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Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Attractive cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge or along walkways. Striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance. Shiny evergreen leaves.

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Details

Common name

Candytuft

Botanical name

Iberis sempervirens

Variety

Alexanders White

Zone

USDA 3 - 9

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Bloom color

White

Bloom time

spring

Light

sun

Height

8-10" (20-25 cm)

Habit

low-growing

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

shear back lightly after bloom