violet-flowered candytuft
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I. violacea is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial, to 15cm high, with prostrate or ascending stems and fleshy, narrowly-oval to lance-shaped leaves. White to lilac flowers are borne in flat clusters from spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- violet-flowered candytuft (Iberis violacea)
- Genus
- Iberis
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of violet-flowered candytuft
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of violet-flowered candytuft
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violet-flowered candytuft care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows best in a well-drained soil in full sun; does well in poor soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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