Iberis sempervirens

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Iberis sempervirens

A useful plant for rock gardens and well-drained borders, forming dense evergreen mats which make a good background for the round heads of white candytuft flowers in late spring and early summer. As you can see, it is also brilliant for trailing over a sunny wall.

Candytuft has been a perennial favorite for its reliably early spring color. In spite of its early flowering and popularity with consumers, iberis has been known among many growers as a hit or miss crop. Many growers have struggled to produce consistent crops from year to year. The recent introduction of Iberis sempervirens 'Whiteout' from […]

A fabulous little plant that you should not be overlooked. Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft) is an enchanting low, sprawling, woody-based perennial that will charm your garden in mid to late spring.

Large White Blooms, Late Spring Color, Excellent Branched, Evergreen Mound

Iberis sempervirens Common name(s): Evergreen or Perennial Candytuft Family: Brassicaceae Origin: Africa, Asia, South Europe

A blanket of pure white! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. 'Alexander's White' is fairly tall for the species and has the added bonus of a tendency to rebloom in the fall.