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Candytuft

Profuse flowers on evergreen foliage are lovely cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge, or along walkways. Blooms attract butterflies. Makes a striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Gaura

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Candytuft

  • Botanical name

    Iberis sempervirens

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Sandra N.'s collection