Go Back Candytuft Iberis

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:57 PM
Iberis sempervirens
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A blanket of pure white! Quarter-sized clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. An old-time favorite, Candytuft is a charming plant for perennial gardens. Because of its drought tolerance, it makes a great filler for crevices in walls or between the stones of walkways. It is also effective as edging or ground cover.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Candytuft is easily grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plan to shear these plants back by about half right after they are finished flowering in order to promote new growth and a more compact growth habit.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    1-2 ft.

    Good Companions

    Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis), False Rock Cress (Aubrieta ), Gloxinia-Hardy (Incarvillea delavayi), Peony-Garden (Paeonia ), Phlox-Creeping (Phlox subulata), Spurge-Cushion (Euphorbia polychroma)

    Plant Height

    1 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Edging, Cut flower or foliage, Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Border, Ground cover

    Bloom Time

    Mid to late spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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