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Iberis saxatilis

Family Cruciferae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 25 cm (2 - 10 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Iberis saxatilis (perennial candytuft) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, foundation and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Iberis saxatilis . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.