Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

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Plant Habit:	Shrub
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 9b
Plant Height:	8-10 inches
Plant Spread:	1-3 feet
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	White
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Spring Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations:	Alpine Gardening
Uses:	Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:	Needs specific temperature: 60F Days to germinate: 15-25 days Depth to plant seed: press into soil, do not cover Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Layering
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil

Common names

Evergreen Candytuft
Candytuft
Garrex's Candytuft
Perennial Candytuft

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Location: At the Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis
Date: May 27, 2001
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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on May 3, 2012 4:37 PM concerning plant:

Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.

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Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 23, 2014 7:51 PM concerning plant:

Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a prolific bloomer, typically draped in clusters of delicate white blossoms from mid to late spring. A good 12" or more in height, it spreads slowly in the garden, forming an attractive undergrowth to taller shrubs and perennials. Iberis sempervirens also reportedly attracts hoverflies, a beneficial insect that feeds on aphids.

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Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Oct 10, 2011 8:24 PM concerning plant:

Will cascade over rocks and walls.
The glossy, evergreen foliage forms a mound covered in white flowers for several weeks.
Prune lightly right after blooming, but otherwise leave plants alone in fall and early spring.

Uses:
Used as a ground cover.
Rockery or alpine beds
Borders
Containers

Drought tolerant once established.
Deer and rabbit resistant

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Catmint20906	On April 16, 2015	Bloomed
thequeen770	On March 9, 2017	Obtained plant Bought 3 more plants to add to top terrace level in back.
thequeen770	On March 9, 2017	Obtained plant I put several candytuft plants from Homedepot on the east side. They were doing OK but not enough sun. Move to front beside the garage door and out back top row of terracing.

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