CANDYTUFT

TYPE OF PLANT: [BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT]

Habitat: Well-drained soil. Sunny position. Rockery plant, on dry walls, or between paving stones in paths.

Habit: Height 5-10 cm.

Flower Colour: Flowers white/pink, in May-August.

Planting Time: Spring by seeds. Bought plants should be put out 20 cm apart.

Nectar Plant for: Occasionally used by butterflies in spring. Usually Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown, Peacock.