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Candytuft Purity

Candytuft 'Purity' (Iberis sempervirens 'Purity')
Master Gardener Notes
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Bloom time April to May. Best grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Not as vigorous if grown in part shade. Well-drained soil is the key to growing this plant well. Cut or sheer plants stems back by 1/3 after flowering to encourage new growth and to maintain compact habit. Stems may root where they touch the ground creating new plants which can be left as is or transplanted to other areas.
Category: Ground Cover Life Cycle: perennial
Foliage: evergreen Flower Color: White
Friut Bearing? No Fragrant? No
Water Needs: medium Sun Exposture: Full Sun
Size and Spacing: 6”-12” x 18”
Best Time to Plant: Spring
Pests or Problems: Wet, poorly-drained soils inevitably lead to crown rot which can devastate plantings. Susceptible to club root which results in stunted growth. Desiccation and sun scorch may damage the evergreen foliage in cold winter climates.
Propagation:
Special Interest: Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant
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