Snowsurfer™ Forte Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Forte'
SKU
30315
A classic early-spring flowering perennial gets an upgrade, with bigger, more prolific flowers and longer bloom time. A spreading, mounding plant that spills over walls and container edges. Can stand alone or be grouped to create a groundcover. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | i-BE-ris sem-per-VY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Lithodora (Lithodora); Pinks (Dianthus); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant