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Common
name: "Snow Mantle"
Latin name: Iberis sempervirens
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Groundcover
Max height: 8" - 15"
Spread: 10" - 18"
Flowers: Yes, April - June
Flower type: Corymbs
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 5+
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Pictured: Snow
Mantle
Iberis
'Alexanders White' |
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Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens |
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Snow Mantle in full sun in moist, well drained soil. Iberia "Snow
Mantle" is tolerant of most soil types.
Space new container
grown plants 6" - 12" apart depending on how quickly you
wish the area to fill in. Snow Mantle is good for borders, edging
and attracting Butterflies.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Snow Mantle plants from your local Garden Center in packs
or pots. Once established the plants may be divided in early spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Damping off if kept to wet, slugs. |
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