perennial candytuft
Also known as: edging candytuft; evergreen candytuft
I. sempervirens is a spreading evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers pure white, in dense heads to 4cm in width, at first flattish, later becoming rounded, from late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- perennial candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
- Genus
- Iberis
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of perennial candytuft
Distribution map
Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perennial candytuft
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perennial candytuft care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls. Can be invasive
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to slugs, snails and caterpillars
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