Iberis sempervirens/Candytuft
Makes a strong display of white flowers in late winter and spring
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Makes a strong display of white flowers in late winter and spring
Close-up of flowers
Plants will grow into a mound of white flowers
Border planting a traditional way of using candytuft
A large border planting
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Scientific Name:
Iberis sempervirens
Common Name:
Candytuft
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Landscape Categories:
Deer Resistant-Tolerant Plants
Plants for Xeriscapes
Comments:
Two things are required for success with candytuft: full sunlight and a well drained soil. Remove about 1/3 of the growth after flowering is complete and mulch the plants in the colder zones to reduce damage during winter.
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