Iberis sempervirens | Evergreen Candytuft
DESCRIPTION
Iberis sempervirens, commonly known as Evergreen Candytuft, is a tidy, mounded perennial with glossy dark green foliage and a compact, low-growing habit. In spring, it produces dense clusters of pure white flowers at the tips of its stems, creating a stunning carpet-like effect. These long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies and provide a lovely fragrance. After flowering, it may produce small, round seed capsules. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, is drought tolerant once established, and generally resistant to pests and diseases. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its neat appearance and encourages a second flush of blooms, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or ground cover.
DESCRIPTION
Iberis sempervirens, commonly known as Evergreen Candytuft, is a tidy, mounded perennial with glossy dark green foliage and a compact, low-growing habit. In spring, it produces dense clusters of pure white flowers at the tips of its stems, creating a stunning carpet-like effect. These long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies and provide a lovely fragrance. After flowering, it may produce small, round seed capsules. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, is drought tolerant once established, and generally resistant to pests and diseases. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its neat appearance and encourages a second flush of blooms, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or ground cover.
DESCRIPTION
Iberis sempervirens, commonly known as Evergreen Candytuft, is a tidy, mounded perennial with glossy dark green foliage and a compact, low-growing habit. In spring, it produces dense clusters of pure white flowers at the tips of its stems, creating a stunning carpet-like effect. These long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies and provide a lovely fragrance. After flowering, it may produce small, round seed capsules. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, is drought tolerant once established, and generally resistant to pests and diseases. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its neat appearance and encourages a second flush of blooms, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or ground cover.
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Family: Brassicaceae
Height: 6-8 inches
Width: 12-18 inches
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Pure white
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming
Growing zone: 3-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies with its fragrant flowers
