Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) - Start Candytuft seeds to grow this hardy, drought tolerant perennial ground cover. Iberis Sempervirens Candytuft is a low, semi-woody, densely growing, upright-stemmed, spreading ground cover plant that reaches 10 inches tall. Because of these features, evergreen Candytuft makes a very effective edging along walkways and terrace margins. Iberis also performs very well in xeriscape rock gardens or as a general ground cover plant, particularly in beds that are slightly elevated and surrounded by a rock border. Candytuft if very adaptable and requires only one essential element: good drainage.

Start Candytuft seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the ground cover seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Iberis Sempervirens seeds can also be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed once frost season has passed. Candytuft perennial plants are fairly drought tolerant, but they do require occasional deep watering. This flowering ground cover plant prefers full sun to light shade. Some gardeners cut plants back after blooming to encourage some blooming throughout the summer. Iberis is a beautiful, flowering, low-growing, ground cover plant that will establish nicely from ground cover seeds.

Gibraltar Candytuft (Iberis Gibraltarica) - For this evergreen Candytuft, start Iberis Gibraltarica seeds and add this lovely ground cover to your xeriscape garden. This type of perennial Candytuft is a flowering plant of the genus Iberis and the family Brassicaceae. Iberis Gibraltarica Candytuft is an evergreen that spreads, and it produces clusters of small, lilac or pink-flushed flowers in late spring and early summer. It is attractive to bees and butterflies, yet it is deer resistant. It is the symbol of the Upper Rock nature reserve in Gibraltar, but is actually a native of North Africa. Gibraltar is the only place in Europe where it is found growing in the wild often as a ground cover plant. This perennial Candytuft grows from crevices in the limestone, and is often seen growing in abundance from the north face of the Rock of Gibraltar. Its flowers range from lilac to almost white, and can reach up to 8 - 12 inches in height. Once established, it is considered to be drought resistant.

This low-growing, perennial ground cover is similar to Iberis Sempervirens Candytuft, except the flowers are lavender-pink instead of white. They open very pale and darken with age. It is fantastic when grown with dark green foliage plants as the combination is stunning! Gibraltar Candytuft blooms in the spring, and it may repeat bloom in late summer or fall. Candytuft will freely sow its own ground cover seed, so cut the plants back after blooming to reduce self-sowing and to keep the plants compact and bushy. Many gardeners will start Gibraltar Candytuft outdoors in a protected area or cold frame. Press the Candytuft seeds into the soil but do not cover them.

Candytuft (Iberis umbellata Fire Ice) - A wonderful mix of highly contrasting red and white flowers. Candytuft if very adaptable and requires only one essential element: good drainage.  Native to Europe, it has adapted to all regions of the United States. This low, bushy plant produces mounds of beautiful red and white flowers which last well into the summer months. Prefers a gravelly, well drained soil in full sun. Candytuft cannot tolerate damp soil conditions or shade.

Start Candytuft seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the ground cover seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Iberis umbellata seeds can also be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed once frost season has passed. Candytuft annual plants are fairly drought tolerant, but they do require occasional deep watering. This flowering ground cover plant prefers full sun to light shade. Some gardeners cut plants back after blooming to encourage some blooming throughout the summer. Iberis is a beautiful, flowering, low-growing, ground cover plant that will establish nicely from ground cover seeds.

Candytuft (Iberis umbellata Pretty) - A wonderful mix of highly contrasting pink and white flowers. Candytuft if very adaptable and requires only one essential element: good drainage. Native to Europe, it has adapted to all regions of the United States. This low, bushy plant produces mounds of beautiful pink and white flowers which last well into the summer months. Prefers a gravelly, well drained soil in full sun. Candytuft cannot tolerate damp soil conditions or shade.

Start Candytuft seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the ground cover seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Iberis umbellata seeds can also be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed once frost season has passed. Candytuft annual plants are fairly drought tolerant, but they do require occasional deep watering. This flowering ground cover plant prefers full sun to light shade. Some gardeners cut plants back after blooming to encourage some blooming throughout the summer. Iberis is a beautiful, flowering, low-growing, ground cover plant that will establish nicely from ground cover seeds.