Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' - Candytuft
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial herbaceous groundcover
Common name: Perennial Iberis, Candytuft
Scientific name: Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'
Foliage color: Dark green, evergreen, fine and linear
Flower color: Pure white, in dense clusters
Mature height: 0.25–0.35 m (0.8–1.1 ft)
Mature width: 0.40–0.60 m (1.3–2 ft)
Habit: Compact, spreading, forming a dense and generous 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: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage rooting, then maintain moderate humidity. 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 rock gardens, borders, and dry gardens, it offers a spectacular white bloom in spring.