Evergreen Candytuft is finally available in a color other than white! The large clusters of purple flowers blanket the foliage in late spring. The outermost flowers in each cluster are light lavender and the innermost flowers are deeper lavender, while the whole cluster is dotted with tiny yellow stamens. Blooms 4-6 weeks later than white Iberis.
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 groundcover.
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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.
Iberis, or candytuft, gets both of its names after the places where they orginated: Spanish (Iberia) and Crete (Candie).
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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.
Iberis, or candytuft, gets both of its names after the places where they orginated: Spanish (Iberia) and Crete (Candie).
          
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