Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Iberis

Species:

Iberis carnosa

USDA Symbol:

IBCA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine regions, prefers limestone substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures (55-65°F). Light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI