Common Name: Perennial Candytuft, Purity Candytuft
Iberis Purity is a low mound-forming perennial reaching 10 inches tall and spread 18 inches wide. Clusters of four-petaled pure white flowers emerge in spring. Strongly fragrant that captivates butterflies and bees. In winter, narrow dark green foliage appears which add attractiveness to its delicate flowers. After flowering, trim back the spent flowers for continued bloom and to maintain a neat appearance. It produces small brown, inconspicuous fruits in summer. It grows best in full sun exposure in a wide range of rich,moist, well-drained soil. Very suitable for rock gardens, wall plantings or planted as a ground cover for tough areas.
Plant Type: | |
Width: | 10"-18" |
Height: | 6-10'' |
Fragrant: | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Zone: | 5 - 9 |
Deer Resistant: | No |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Exposure: | Full Sun |
Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Spring |
Soil Type | Loamy |
Flower Color: | White |
Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
Fall Color: | Dark Green |