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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Evergreen Candytuft
Also sold as:
  • Little Gem
  • Weißer Zwerg

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Location: Corner rock garden
Date: 2016-05-15
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2013-05-20
Location: Barson's Greenlouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2013-05-20
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2013-05-20
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2013-05-20
Location: Corner rock garden
Date: May 2015
Location: Front garden
Date: May
Very compact and early to bloom
Location: Front flower garden
Date: 2016-04-17
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