Dwarf Candytuft
Iberis taurica is a small rock garden plant. It is much smaller than comon candytuft.
It grows a small mound of dark green, spatulate leaf rosettes. In April or May, it produces charming large flat clusters of lilac-tinged white flowers. Individual plants may be short-lived, but it can regrow from seedlings.
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Dwarf Candytuft
Iberis taurica is a small rock garden plant. It is much smaller than comon candytuft.
It grows a small mound of dark green, spatulate leaf rosettes. In April or May, it produces charming large flat clusters of lilac-tinged white flowers. Individual plants may be short-lived, but it can regrow from seedlings.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Iberis taurica
Pronunciation
eye-BEER-is TAW-ree-kuh
Mature Height
4 in.
Mature Spread
8 in.
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.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
April to May
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Asia Minor
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
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