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 3–10Climate Temperate

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Brassicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — annual / ground cover / perennial with white blooms; although it can tolerate partial shade

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — white flowers in the garden; is a perennial fixture well-suited to many landscape designs due to its hardiness and

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — It should be noted the Evergreen Candytuft is an excellent attractant for bees and butterflies; aside from

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — thus supporting local pollinator populations; dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 53

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — pure white blooms in early to mid-spring; the Evergreen Candytuft is both drought-tolerant and, image 55

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide; this plant is esteemed for its dense, image 54

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