A blanket of pure white! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. This variety is fairly tall for the species and has the added bonus of a tendency to rebloom in the fall.
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:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White 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:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower 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:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White 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:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower 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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