Product Description
Iberis sempervirens 'Purity' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Purity Candytuft
- Height: 6-12 Inches
- Spread: 12-24 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Evergreen
- Brilliant White Flower late Spring-early Summer
- Excellent for borders and rock gardens
Iberis sempervirens 'Purity' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) and is closely related to candytuft (Iberis umbellata).
'Purity' is a compact, mound-forming plant that can reach a height of 6-12 inches and a spread of 12-18 inches. The leaves are narrow, dark green, and evergreen. Small, white, star-shaped flowers cover the top of the plant in late Spring into early Summer. Prune the flowers just as they are fading to maintain a lush habit and possibly another bloom cycle.
'Purity' is a popular compact plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Adapts to various soil types with good drainage.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Fertilize lightly in spring or fall.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape.
- 'Purity' is a relatively pest and disease-free plant.