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'Alexander's White' Evergreen Candytuft

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A blanket of pure white! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. This variety is fairly tall for the species and has the added bonus of a tendency to rebloom in the fall.

An old-time favorite, candytuft is a charming plant for perennial gardens. Because of its drought tolerance, it makes a great filler for crevices in walls or between the stones of walkways. It is also effective as edging or groundcover.

  • Ground Cover
  • Winter Interest
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Attracts: Butterflies

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Height Category: Short
  • Garden Height: 8 - 10 Inches
  • Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches
  • Spread: 12 - 24 Inches
  • Flower Colors: White
  • Flower Shade: Pure White
  • Foliage Colors: Green
  • Foliage Shade: Green
  • Habit: Mounded
  • Container Role: Filler

PLANT NEEDS

  • Light Requirement: Sun
  • Maintenance Category: Easy
  • Bloom Time: Mid - Late Spring
  • Hardiness Zones:3 - 9
  • Water Category: Average, Low
  • Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil, Fertile Soil, Poor Soil
  • Soil PH Category: Alkaline Soil, Neutral Soil
  • Uses: Border Plant, Edging, Cut Flower, Ground Cover
  • Maintenance Notes: Candytuft is easily grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plan to shear these plants back by about half right after they are finished flowering in order to promote new growth and a more compact growth habit.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc