Iberis Snow Cone™

Candytuft

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White-as-snow flower clusters over a tidy cushion of dark green foliage.

Large white-as-snow flower clusters cover this compact, trouble-free edger for a sunny site. A tidy cushion of dark green foliage retains its presence throughout the winter. Prune the fading flowers and you may be rewarded with a second bloom cycle.

Candy Tuft, an evergreen subshrub, is deer resistant and pollinator friendly. Iberis Snow Cone is a top pick for rock gardens, slopes or a sunny pathway.

Code IBSC

Patent Pending

Plant Type Perennials

Species sempervirens

Height Short 6"

Spacing Plant 12" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 3-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Iberis General Information

Iberis are low, evergreen mounds that flower in spring. Excellent as an edger, border or any site that has good drainage. Will bloom in part shade as well as in the sun. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Iberis Plant Care

The flowers should be sheared off after blooming ceases and old plants can be cut back to 4" in early spring. Division is seldom necessary since plants form a low shrub when established. Stems may root as they come in contact with the soil. These plantlets can be removed and transplanted. May benefit from winter protection with a light mulch such as pine boughs in areas where there is little snowfall or in areas prone to wind damage. Needs a well-drained site.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October