About
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial, to 15cm high, with prostrate or ascending stems and fleshy, narrowly-oval to lance-shaped leaves. White to lilac flowers are borne in flat clusters from spring into summer.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a well-drained soil in full sun; does well in poor soils
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free