Snowsurfer™ Forte Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Forte'
Description | 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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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Blooms | Early Spring |
Mature Size | 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Lithodora (Lithodora); Pinks (Dianthus); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.