Candytuft Plant Profile
Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is an
evergreen, woody perennial plant that is hardy to USDA Zones 4 -8. The sweet name
refers to Candia, an old name for the Island of Crete, where it originated.
It grows in low mound shape. This plant is sometimes mistaken for the annual flower Alyssum.
Candytuft is a member of the Brassica family and it has a cabbage-like scent, making it fairly deer- and rabbit-resistant.
The lace-like flowers that appear in early spring. It can rebloom periodically throughout the summer and fall. The flowers are typically white, though some cultivars have a pink or purple tone. After the first flush of flowers is done, cut the plant back by a third to encourage renewed growth.
It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soils. It is a great choice for a stone wall, rock garden, or sidewalk edge. Candytuft also looks good spilling out of a container planting.
Candytuft is visited by many species of bees and butterflies. It can be started from softwood cutting or seed.
Candytuft: You Can Grow That!
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