Height: 12 inches Spacing: 18 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 3 Description: Often treated as a perennial, this is actually a low growing shrub; features a froth of snowy white flowers in spring, an early blooming variety; tidy evergreen foliage for the rest of the year; benefits from snow cover; good for general garden use Ornamental Features Tahoe Candytuft is smothered in stunning clusters of white flowers at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the year. Landscape Attributes Tahoe Candytuft is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics. Tahoe Candytuft is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Tahoe Candytuft will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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This guide is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.