Years ago I purchased some preserved foliage at a local convention and have been in love with it ever since. The only problem is I’m now getting back into the hobby and would like to use it again for my tree-making and have no idea about the company I purchased it from or where to get more. I have done a search online and this image is the closest thing to the type of trees I have at home.
Does anyone know what type of plant this is and if there is a place you can purchase it in bulk to build your own trees?
It might be peppergrass aka candy tufty. If it is that is what Dick Elwell uses. You can buy it at Scottymason.com or sometimes you can find it at Michael’s or AC Moore.
I searched the internet all day and did find out that it is in fact called Candytuft. I also discovered that anyone who sells it does so wholesale, so getting ahold of some still remains elusive. Thanks so much for the link- that definitely helps me get my hands on some. I searched all of the craft shops around town and no one has anything that even comes close.
I think what is pictured is a variety of peppergrass. Google peppergrass for description and possible sources. I agree that the dried flower section of craft stores or a florist are possible sources.
I don’t think the peppergrass and candytuft are the same plant. Peppergrass is genus Lepidium and is in the mustard family. Candytuft is genus Iberis and appears to have a completely different flower head from that of peppergrass.
Stardust Gypsum (gypsophila) seems to be what Michales sells (it’s not pepper grass); there is an interesting thread on MRH on this. The florist trade calls these “fillers” when used in floral arrangements (see Right Choice USA Farms).
You might also search on Lady’s Thumb instead of peppergrass.