Alexander's White Candytuft is a tiny compact evergreen perennial with a spreading habit that has its foliage almost completely coated by the clusters of tiny pure white flowers that bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Occasionally the flowers may age to light pink. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential. Light mulch in winter will protect the plant in colder climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Cranesbill, Lavender, Hyssop
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Iberis sempervirens Alexanders White 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Iberis sempervirens Alexanders White 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Iberis sempervirens Alexanders White 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Iberis sempervirens Alexanders White 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
