Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Candytuft
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Candytuft
Treacleberry
In German
Schleifenblume
Treacleberry
In French
candytuft
Treacleberry
In Spanish
candytuft
Treacleberry
In Greek
candytuft
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
ibero
Treacleberry
In Polish
candytuft
Treacleberry
In Latin
Coleus
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Treacleberry
Season and care of Candytuft and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Candytuft and Treacleberry Physical Information
Candytuft and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Treacleberry are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Candytuft and Treacleberry
Care of Candytuft and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.