Purity Candytuft

Pure white evergreen candytuft, early spring flowers, tidy mounds

Botanical Name- Iberis semp Purity

Pronunciation- eye-BEER-iss semp

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Mid spring

Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, mason), hoverflies, small butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP46B

Yearly Care Instructions- Shear lightly after flowering to keep a tidy shape. Grows best in well-drained soil with full sun. A light dose of fertilizer in spring encourages new growth.

Trimming Instructions- Shear back lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a light application of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Prevent waterlogging in clay by adding grit or compost.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew, root rot