groundcover · design plant record

Iberis sempervirens

Evergreen candytuft

A low evergreen edge with pale spring flowers on well-drained ground.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.15–0.3 m (0.5–1 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.15–0.46 m (0.5–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Winter

Fit it to the site

Well-drained soil in full sun.

A dry-looking border still needs establishment watering; poor drainage is a stronger constraint than the white-flower effect.

Keep the care in the decision

Lightly shear after flowering to keep a compact outline; avoid cutting hard into bare old wood.

Origin & safety checks

Iberian Peninsula--Spain and Portugal to Turkey, and NW Africa. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.