Melinda Myers

Candytuft

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 & Care

• Divide in spring or fall
• Cut back to 2 inches after flowering to promote growth and prevent opening of center
• Provide winter protection to foliage in colder climates

Problems

Club root

Varieties

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