Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Iberis
Species:
Iberis sempervirens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
apr, jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Tennessee, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and cliffs