Iberis sempervirens
Evergreen Candytuft
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Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Description
Dwarf, shrub-like plants with pure white clusters. Perfect for rock gardens, perennial borders or as a ground cover. Grows well in dry soil once established. Once the gorgeous blanket of blooms disappears, look for the dark green, low lying foliage to be the attraction for the rest of the year!
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Blooming
In the summertime, rounded clusters of four-petaled flowers open on short stems holding them above the foliage. They are sometimes fragrant, and you can promote continued blooming by deadheading.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Growth
Candytufts can be annuals, perennials, or subshrubs. They have simple, small leaves and form a small round bush when not flowering. They prefer full sun in the spring, but some shade in the summer.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Planting
Sow seeds of annuals outdoor after danger of frost. From zone 8 south, they can be sown in late summer or early fall. Or sow seeds indoors in individual pots 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Germinate in 2-3 weeks at 65-70F. Sow new crops every 2 weeks until midsummer for continued bloom.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Interesting facts
The name candytuft comes from an ancient name for the island of Crete, Candia, whereas the name Iberis refers to the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) - Soil and irrigation
They thrive in alkaline, fast draining soils. Dolomite or lime may help these plants.
