Iberis sempervirens 'Purity' - Candytuft
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🌿 Features
Type: Perennial herbaceous groundcover
Common Name: Iberis 'Purity', Candytuft
Scientific Name: Iberis sempervirens 'Purity'
Foliage Color: Dark green, evergreen, fine and linear
Flower Color: Pure white, in dense and abundant clusters
Mature Height: 0.20–0.30 m
Mature Width: 0.35–0.50 m
Habit: Compact, spreading, forming a dense and floriferous cushion
Flowering Period: April to June, with possible reblooming in autumn
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering Needs: Moderate, very drought tolerant once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage rooting, then maintain moderate moisture. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering the following year.
This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for rockeries, borders, and dry gardens, it offers spectacular pure white blooms from spring to summer.