Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
Hydrangea
In German
Perennial candytuft
Hortensie
In French
candytuft Perennial
Hortensia
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Hortensia
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Hortensja
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Chaco
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perennial Candytuft and Chaco Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Perennial Candytuft and Chaco are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Chaco
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perennial Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.