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Genus: Iberis Species: sempervirens Common Name: Edging Candytuft Family: Brassicaceae Order: Brassicales Native: Southern Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 3-8 Note: Candytuft is suitable for edging, borders, ground cover, and rock gardens. After flowering, pruning the plant back by 2/3 will enhance its bushiness. Crown rot is common in poorly-drained wet soils. Sun scorch and leaf desiccation may occur during Winter months, especially if the plant is not mulched properly. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.