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

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