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Iberis sempervirens

Evergreen Candytuft

Compact evergreen subshrub, 20-30cm high. Dense clusters of white fragrant flowers in spring. Excellent for rockeries and edging.

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Pot Size 2-3 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	2-3 in	Out of Stock	$9.99	Buy

Pot Size 3-4 in

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	3-4 in	Out of Stock	$25.95	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Evergreen Candytuft
Family	Brassicaceae
Genus	Iberis
Species	Sempervirens
Origin	Southern Europe
Blooming	Spring to early summer, occasional fall rebloom
Leaf Color	Dark glossy green
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained alkaline to neutral soil. Poor soil preferred over rich.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging during dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering and compact growth; tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs; apply slow-release fertilizer in spring only.

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Pruning

Shear immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Pest Control Aphid Flea Beetle Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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Apr

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Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

14° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

20% – 60%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

5000 – 40000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

15 – 50

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

10% – 45%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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