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.
Add a Blanket of Snow-White Blooms to Your Garden with 'Purity' Candytuft!
Iberis sempervirens 'Purity', also known as Evergreen Candytuft, is a delightful evergreen perennial that brightens up the spring garden with its profusion of snow-white flowers. This low-maintenance plant forms a compact, mounding carpet of dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or cascading over walls.
'Purity' is a cultivar of Evergreen Candytuft, prized for its pure white flowers and neat, mounding habit. In mid-spring, the plant becomes covered in a blanket of small, white flowers, creating a stunning display that lasts for several weeks. The blooms are attractive to pollinators, adding life and movement to your garden. The evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout the year, providing a welcome touch of greenery even in winter. This compact variety is perfect for smaller gardens or adding a touch of brightness to rock gardens or borders.
Details:
- Mature Size: 6-12 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
- Flower Color: Pure white
- Bloom Time: Mid-spring to early summer
- Foliage: Dark green, narrow, evergreen
- Growth Habit: Mounding, spreading
- Light Needs: Full sun to part shade (blooms best in full sun)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soils
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (USDA)
- Special Features: Evergreen, showy flowers, attracts pollinators, deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. 'Purity' Candytuft can tolerate some shade, but it will bloom best in full sun.
- Soil Preparation: While it tolerates poor soils, amending the soil with compost or other organic matter will improve drainage and fertility, leading to healthier growth.
- Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Once established, 'Purity' Candytuft is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and flowering.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flowers can encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding.
- Pruning: Shear back lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'Purity' Candytuft is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Adds a bright and cheerful border to flower beds and pathways.
- Rock Gardens: Thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens.
- Groundcover: Can be used as a groundcover in sunny, dry areas.
- Cascading over Walls: Its spreading habit allows it to cascade beautifully over retaining walls or slopes.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers, adding a touch of spring color to patios and balconies.
Bring a touch of spring snow to your garden with the beautiful and easy-care Iberis sempervirens 'Purity'!
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
