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Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

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Overview

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial, forming dense, dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide. Prized for its profuse, pure white blooms in early to mid-spring, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as ground cover, offering year-round foliage and low maintenance appeal. Zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — A member of the Brassicaceae family; it has an average growth rate and is best planted in full sun to ensure a

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Brassicaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — is a perennial fixture well-suited to many landscape designs due to its hardiness and ornamental appeal
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark-green foliage and profusion of pure white flowers; pure white blooms in early to mid-spring
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it's ideal for rock gardens; which bloom primarily in the spring - from April to May - and sporadically throughout
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — annual / ground cover / perennial for full or half
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — the Evergreen Candytuft is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant; making it a steadfast choice for a variety of
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; annual / ground cover / perennial with white
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