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Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem'

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

The 'Snowflake' is an evergreen perennial that reaches a size of 1' tall and 3-4' wide, with narrow dark green foliage tha tis covered with pure white flowers in winter and spring. This cutting grown variety has thicker, wider, more succulent leaves and large, very wide petaled flowers. It should receive sun to part shade, with average to little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.