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candytuft, any plant of the genus Iberis of the family Cruciferae (mustard mustard, common name for the Cruciferae, a large family chiefly of herbs of north temperate regions. The easily distinguished flowers of the Cruciferae have four petals arranged diagonally ("cruciform") and alternating with the four sepals. ..... Click the link for more information. family), low-growing plants of the Old World. A number of half-hardy annuals and evergreen perennials are cultivated—chiefly in borders and rock gardens—for the flat-topped or elongated clusters of flowers of various colors. Candytufts are classified in the division Magnoliophyta Magnoliophyta (măg'nōlēŏf`ətə) ..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Capparales, family Cruciferae. candytuft either of two species of Iberis grown as annual garden plants for their umbels ("tufts") of white, red, or purplish flowers How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LANDSCAPING TIPS: Pansies look great clustered in pots on the patio or porch, as well as in flower beds where they are grouped in front of or around taller flowers such as mums, snapdragons, candytuft, alyssum and phlox. The plants selected for a moon garden could include white chrysanthemum, cosmos, nicotiana, petunia, alyssum, delphinium, candytuft, star jasmine, white agapanthus, calla lily, iris, moonflower (white morning glory), and paperwhite narcissus. McGuire suggests candytuft, baby snapdragons, pansies, forget-me-nots, African daisies and primroses. |
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