Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem'

Evergreen Candytuft, Edging Candytuft

Family: Brassicaceae Mustard


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 5" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage