About
A spreading, evergreen perennial or sub-shrub with narrow, oval, dark, shiny green leaves. An excellent perennial for ground cover and attractive to butterflies and bees. Dense racemes of small, snow white flowers appear in April and May.
About the genus
Iberis can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with narrow leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and caterpillars
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free