Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'
Candytuft
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Mounds of evergreen foliage
- Brilliant white flowers cover plant in spring
- Drought tolerant, effective as edging or groundcover
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Rock Garden
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Sheer plants back by 1/3 after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain compact growth habit. In cold winter climates mulch plant in winter for protection. Stems may root where they touch the ground and can be left or transplanted.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Evergreen
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Iberis
Common Name: Candytuft
Evergreen in warmer climates and semi-evergreen in areas with very cold winters. Small white flowers in dense, flattened clusters bloom in early to late spring. Oblong, narrow, leathery, green leaves. Great for rock gardens and as an edging plant for borders and walkways.