Iberis umbellata in Curtis Botanical Magazine
Sunset®: All zones
Heat Tolerance: Does not tolerate heat, winter annual in the low deserts
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: Mediterranean basin
Growth Habits: Bushy annual, 12 to 15 inches tall (30-37 cm), 6 inches spread (15 cm), dwarf cultivars stay below 6 inches tall (15 cm); shiny green lance-shaped leaves, up to 3.5 inches long (8.5 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, needs good drainage, prefers calcareous soils
Propagation: Seeds, germinate quickly in 1 to 2 weeks, don't cover them much, or not at all
The candytuft was used as a herbal treatment for rheumatism.
Blooming Habits:
The globe candytuft bears small sweet-scented white, pink, or red flowers, in umbels. These are good cut flowers. Deadhead to get a longer blooming period.
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