Winter Garden Tips

Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens
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Botanical Name

Iberis sempervirens

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 9

Height

6 to 12 inches

Width

24 inches

Flowers

Spring: white

Light

Full sun (better flowers) to part shade

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Divide in spring or fall, cut back to 2 inches after flowering to promote growth and opening of center, provide winter protection to foliage in colder climates

Problems

Club root

Varieties to Consider

'Alexander's White' - dense, 8-10"
'Purity' - abundant very white flowers, 8"
'Snowmantle' - 8", compact

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