Snowflake Candytuft
Snowflake candytuft is an evergreen perennial flower with dark green, glossy leaves. It grows as a nice mound. This cultivar was selected to provide greater uniformity is height and growth habit.
In May, tiny sparkling white flowers form flat clusters. The flowers are very attractive at full bloom when the flowers completely cover the leaves.
Because the leaves stay green throughout the winter, candytuft provides interest throughout the year. The mounds do not spread much in width.
Snowflake Candytuft
Snowflake candytuft is an evergreen perennial flower with dark green, glossy leaves. It grows as a nice mound. This cultivar was selected to provide greater uniformity is height and growth habit.
In May, tiny sparkling white flowers form flat clusters. The flowers are very attractive at full bloom when the flowers completely cover the leaves.
Because the leaves stay green throughout the winter, candytuft provides interest throughout the year. The mounds do not spread much in width.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'
Pronunciation
eye-BEER-is sem-per-VY-renz
Mature Height
8 to 10 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 24 in.
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
May, June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to Southern Europe
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Snowflake candytuft has performed well at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden. The evergreen leaves bring much needed green color to the garden throughout the year. The white flowers in spring are beautiful. It can tolerate low water, but does not tolerate extreme heat well.
Maintenance
Trim off spent flowers after blooming to keep the plant attractive. Trim off brown portions of stems in the spring before new growth starts.