Landscape Notes: ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens forms a carpet of white blooms over a mat of fine textured, dark evergreen foliage. It is particularly attractive trailing over a stone wall. ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens complements coarse textured, mounded, or vertical plants and species with winter interest.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens is heat tolerant but does not tolerate wet or poorly drained soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Cut back or shear by one half after they bloom to promote dense growth, and to keep plants compact. ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens is basically pest free.
Other Notes: ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens compactness and mounded shape make this plant effective as a border plant in the garden. It does well in rock garden areas, and it has an attractive foliage when it is not flowering. ‘Snowflake’ Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens provides a good contrast when planted in mass with coarse textured plants in the background.
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Genus |
Iberis |
Species |
sempervirens |
Container Size |
5 Inch Pot |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Mature Height |
8 to 12 Inches |
Mature Spread |
1 to 2 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
4-9 |
Mature Form |
Spreading, Rounding |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade |
Flower Color |
White |
Fall Color |
Green |
Bloom Period |
Early Spring to Summer |