This compact plant is covered in drifts of tiny white flowers in the spring. It blooms at the same time as many of the spring bulbs and provides a nice accent among them.
Latin Name
Iberis sempervirens
Family
Brassicaceae
Also Known As
Evergreen Candytuft
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 1'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Toxicity
Skin irritant
Colors
Native Range
Southern Europe
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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