IBERIS amara 'Empress' (Rocket Candytuft)
Iberis Amara commonly known as candytuft, rocket candytuft, and bitter candytuft is a species of flowering plant native to Belgium and France. It is found in the range of disturbed or human influenced habitats of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. The plant is used in traditional and western medicine to treat irritable bowel syndrome. They resent heat and humidity, blooming all seasons in cooler summer areas, spring to summer.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 10,000 | 200 |
| 1/4LB | 40,000 | 800 |
| 1/2LB | 80,000 | 1,600 |
| 1LB | 160,000 | 3,200 |
| 5LB | 800,000 | 16,000 |
Scientific Name: Iberis Amara
Common Name: Rocket candytuft
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Native Range: Western and southern Europe, including Britian, to N. Africa
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 6 "
Zone: 6-9
Exposure: Prefers full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer, Spring
Attracts: British Butterflies
Flower Color: Cotton-white
Resistant: Drought
Water Requirement: Keeps the plants well-watered, not soggy
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Basic
Uses: Used in modern herbalism, bitter tasting tonic, aiding digestion and relieving wind