Iberis sempervirens

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling

eye-BEER-is sem-per-VY-renz

Description

Good for accent areas; cut candytuft back severely at least every other year to insure that it does not become tall and leggy; candytuft is actually a woody plant, but is often treated as a herbaceous perennial; this plant is occasionally damaged by deer. Candytuft is moderately salt tolerant.

Sun to light shade tolerates a range of soil types provided there is good drainage.

Cultivars:

'Alexander White'

Tags:

#white #evergreen #sun #spring #perennial #light shade #salt tolerant #playground #cpp #children's garden #ground cover

Cultivars:

'Alexander White'

Tags:

#white #evergreen #sun #spring #perennial #light shade #salt tolerant #playground #cpp #children's garden #ground cover

Attributes:
Genus:

Iberis

Species:

sempervirens

Family:

Brassicaceae

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Woody

Recommended Propagation Strategy:

Leaf Cutting

Seed

Country Or Region Of Origin:

Europe

Play Value:

Wildlife Enhancement

Dimensions:

Height: 0 ft. 9 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.

Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.

Whole Plant Traits:
Plant Type:

Ground Cover

Herbaceous Perennial

Perennial

Leaf Characteristics:

Broadleaf Evergreen

Habit/Form:

Mounding

Growth Rate:

Medium

Texture:

Fine

Cultural Conditions:
Light:

Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil Texture:

Clay

Loam (Silt)

Sand

Soil pH:

Alkaline (>8.0)

Soil Drainage:

Good Drainage

Available Space To Plant:

3 feet-6 feet

NC Region:

Coastal

Mountains

Piedmont

Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:

3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Fruit:
Fruit Type:

Capsule

Flowers:
Flower Color:

White

Flower Bloom Time:

Spring

Flower Size:

1-3 inches

Flower Description:

White flowers of up to 2 in. clusters in March-May

Leaves:
Leaf Characteristics:

Broadleaf Evergreen

Leaf Color:

Green

Leaf Feel:

Smooth

Leaf Type:

Simple

Hairs Present:

No

Leaf Description:

1-1.5 in., shiny, deep green leaves