Iberis Purity
Iberis 'Purity'
Candytuft

'Purity' is a compact, mound-forming selection of candytuft that features small white flowers held in round, flat-topped to slightly domed inflorescences. In bloom it will form a dense carpet of blooms covering the low mounds of evergreen foliage. Highly attractive to butterflies. Mature clumps will reach up to 20 cms tall and spread to fill a 45 cm area.

  • Height: 15 - 23 cm (6 - 9 in)
  • Spread: 45-51 cm (16-20 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of full sun
  • Bloom Time: mid spring
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: white
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbit resistant
  • Nature Attraction: butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow Candytuft in an area that gets at least four hours of direct sun in well drained soil. Plants in too much shade will be leggy and fail to flower well. Avoid overly rich soils or adding additional fertilizer. The plant is evergreen so do not cut it back in the fall. Prune the flowers just as they are fading to maintain a lush habit and possibly another bloom cycle.

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