Snowsation Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowsation'
Darwin Perennials
This selection features masses of large white flower clusters in spring, lasting for weeks; fine evergreen foliage forms a perfect mound for the rest of the year, benefits from snow cover in winter; makes a dramatic mass planting
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Snowsation Candytuft is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Ornamental Qualities
Snowsation Candytuft is smothered in stunning clusters of white flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to early summer. Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
Snowsation Candytuft will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions | but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 10"Hx15"W
Flowers are white
Flowers from mid spring to early summer
Zone 2b
Likes well drained soil