Candytuft

Candytuft is an evergreen perennial flower with dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in a tidy mound.

In May, tiny sparkling white flowers form flat clusters. The flowers are very attractive at full bloom when they completely cover the leaves.

Because the leaves stay green throughout the winter, candytuft provides interest throughout the year. The mounds do not spread in width much in width.

Candytuft

Candytuft is an evergreen perennial flower with dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in a tidy mound.

In May, tiny sparkling white flowers form flat clusters. The flowers are very attractive at full bloom when they completely cover the leaves.

Because the leaves stay green throughout the winter, candytuft provides interest throughout the year. The mounds do not spread in width much in width.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Iberis sempervirens

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Pronunciation

eye-BEER-is sem-per-VY-renz

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Mature Height

8 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

18 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Southern Europe

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Light Requirements

sun to part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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