Iberis sempervirens 'Whistler White'
Candytuft
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- A blizzard of bright white flowers!
- Naturally compact and mounding
- Semi-evergreen
- Blooms early-late spring
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and average, well drained soil Drought tolerant once established Cut back by 1/3 after flowering for new growth and denser habit Cover with evergreen boughs in zones 3-4 to minimize desiccation over winter
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 8-10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Container
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Iberis
Common Name: Candytuft
Evergreen in warmer climates and semi-evergreen in areas with very cold winters. Small white flowers in dense, flattened clusters bloom in early to late spring. Oblong, narrow, leathery, green leaves. Great for rock gardens and as an edging plant for borders and walkways.