Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jun 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Candytuft
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a low-growing, spreading sub-shrub bearing dense clusters of pure white flowers in spring. In NE Florida's Zone 9b, it is best grown as a cool-season annual planted in fall, as the combination of summer heat, humidity, and inadequate winter cold for vernalization limits its performance as a perennial. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Care essentials
Full sun is essential for best bloom. In NE Florida, candytuft is grown as a cool-season annual (plant Oct–Feb); it will not reliably overwinter as a perennial due to Florida's heat and insufficient winter cold for vernalization.
Water moderately — keep soil moist but well-drained; never allow waterlogging. Once established in cool weather, it is relatively drought-tolerant. Reduce watering as temperatures rise in spring, as heat and humidity cause rapid decline.
Plant in well-draining, sandy to loamy soil; candytuft tolerates alkaline pH and prefers lean conditions. Amend with a small amount of compost at planting and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer once in fall. In NE Florida, treat as a seasonal cool-weather annual and replace when summer heat arrives.
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Common questions
Is Candytuft a good plant for St. Augustine?
Candytuft is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-12 in × 12-24 in.