Iberis 'Purity'

Perennial Candytuft, Purity Candytuft

Iberis ‘Purity’ is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its masses of pure white flower clusters that cover the plant in spring. This candytuft forms a dense low mound of narrow dark green foliage, creating a clean evergreen presence even when not in bloom. The bright flowers often nearly hide the foliage during peak bloom and provide crisp early-season color.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in · Height: 8–10 in
USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Low, mounded, spreading

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; prefers average to lean soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for edging, rock gardens, slopes, borders, and wall edges where early spring white bloom and evergreen texture are desired. It is especially effective cascading over stones or retaining walls.

Care:
Plant in full sun with sharp drainage. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain compact form and encourage dense growth. Avoid wet winter soils for best longevity.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-10''

Width

10"-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No