Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

Design with this plant

Overview

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial, forming dense, dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide. Prized for its profuse, pure white blooms in early to mid-spring, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as ground cover, offering year-round foliage and low maintenance appeal. Zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — pure white blooms in early to mid-spring

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Drought-tolerant once established

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Brassicaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (55)

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — It should be noted the Evergreen Candytuft is an excellent attractant for bees and butterflies

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark green mounds up to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — pure white blooms in early to mid-spring

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Drought-tolerant once established

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — offering year-round foliage and low maintenance appeal

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — scientifically known as Iberis sempervirens

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — is a perennial fixture well-suited to many landscape designs due to its hardiness and ornamental appeal

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — A member of the Brassicaceae family

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — this plant is esteemed for its dense

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — dark-green foliage and profusion of pure white flowers

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — which bloom primarily in the spring - from April to May - and sporadically throughout the summer months

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — mounded form that works splendidly as a border plant or in rock gardens

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — It has an average growth rate and is best planted in full sun to ensure a prolific blossoming

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Iberis sempervirens does well in a range of soil types

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — the Evergreen Candytuft is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — making it a steadfast choice for a variety of landscape settings

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — This plant requires minimal maintenance

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — aside from occasional trimming post-flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and to encourage additional blooms

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — thus supporting local pollinator populations

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — white flowers in the garden

Related plants

Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) — is a fragrant trailing annual with green foliage and masses of violet-purple blooms

Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem') — is a compact perennial with a lush mound of glossy

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem'

Full · Zones 3–10

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers

Basket Of Gold

Aurinia Saxatilis

Full · Zones 4–7

Purity Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity') — This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches

Purity Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity'

Full · Zones 3–10

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima) — Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia Maritima

Full · Zones 4–10

White Knight® II sweet alyssum (Lobularia) — It grows 8-12 inches tall and spreads 24-30 inches with a rounded, trailing habit

White Knight® II sweet alyssum

Lobularia