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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
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
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Evergreen Candytuft
Also sold as:
  • Snowflake

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Location: sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
Date: 2024-03-15
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2018-05-12
Uploaded by DianeSeeds

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic

Date: 2015-03-24

Date: 2015-03-24
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, ON, Canada
Date: 2014-06-05
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2018-03-02

Date: 2015-02-20
Looks great all winter.
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