IBERIS umbellata (Annual Candytuft)

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Iberis Umbellata, common name garden candytuft or annual candytuft. These kinds of candytufts are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and is a perfect summer annual for growing any setting. Commonly grown as an edging plant or window boxes, Iberis Umbellata is native to Mediterranean region and found old...
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Iberis Umbellata, common name garden candytuft or annual candytuft. These kinds of candytufts are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and is a perfect summer annual for growing any setting. Commonly grown as an edging plant or window boxes, Iberis Umbellata is native to Mediterranean region and found old growing wild through most of Europe. Common along the coasts and even in Spain and Greece. It can become a bit untidy looking once flowering is over so planting some other late season flowers in same area is good idea.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 11,250 138
1/4LB 45,000 550
1/2LB 90,000 1,100
1LB 180,000 2,200
5LB 900,000 11,000

Scientific Name: Iberis Umbellata

Common Name: Annual candytuft

Plant Type: Annual

Family: Brassicaceae

Native Range: Europe

Habitats: Bushy and rocky places

 Height: 12-18 " tall

Spread: 48 "

Zone: 3-8

Ease of care: Easy to grow and low maintenance

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Early to Mid-summer, Early Spring

Attracts: Butterflies

Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White

Water Requirement: Regular watering allowing the soil to partially dry each time.

Soil Type: Prefers a calcareous soil but tolerates mildly acid soils.

Characteristics: Good for cut, Fragrant flowers, Showy

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