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Globe Candytuft, Common Candytuft 'Lilacina'

Iberisumbellata

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Family

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iberis (eye-BEER-is)

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Species

umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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