Iberis

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Overview

Commonly called candytuft, it's a a low-growing, spreading, woody-based, herbaceous perennial or sub-shrub. Has white or purple flowers.

Water

This drought-tolerant plant needs little water. Occasional, deep watering is preferable to frequent, light watering. Provide about an inch of water weekly to the soil which has been amended with natural compost.

Light

The plant does best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. Flowering is most abundant when plants receive six or more hours of sunshine in the morning.

Soil

The plant tolerates poor soil and does well in very sandy soil, clay or loam. Candytufts most preferable soil is moist and well-drained. Candytuft also tolerates a wide range of pH values in soil and does well in pH 5.52 pH 8.