This perennial sub-shrub forms a dense rounded habit with purplish stems. It has narrow slightly fleshy dark green leaves and the fragrant white cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters from winter to early spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Iberis semperflorensis naturally found in southern Italy growing in poor well-drained soils in a protected sunny position and is moderately frost tolerant but drought tender.

Candytuft is a compact shrub is grown for its habit and long lasting flowers and is used in rockeries or raised garden beds as a border plant, and as a cut flower. It may also be grown in containers establishing from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. It requires no special treatment to grow and tolerates light frosts. ID 1382

Iberis(i-BE-ris) semperflorens(sem-per-VI-renz)

Brassicaceae(brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
(Cruciferae)
Cabbage, Mustard, Rapeseed, Turnip and Woad Family