Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow, pink and white blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies and songbirds, stands up well to deer, drought and rabbits, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Yellow, Pink, White

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Rabbits, Salt

Native to

Southern Europe