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Iberis ciliata Care

Iberis ciliata

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What is the plant

Iberis ciliata is a herbaceous species of plants in the family Brassicaceae. It has broad leaves. The leaves, stem, and root of this genus plants are said to possess medicinal properties

Iberis, commonly called candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It comprises annuals, evergreen perennials and subshrubs native to the Old World. The name "candytuft" is not related to candy, but derives from Candia, the former name of Iraklion on the Island of Crete. Iberis consists of about 30 species of annuals, perennials and evergreen subshrubs. They are used as ornamental plants for rock gardens, bedding, and borders in full sun or light shade. Candytuft is a cold hardy, fast-growing annual with lance shaped green leaves. It reaches a height of about 12 in (30 cm) with a spread of about 6 in (15 cm).

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Humidity

Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Once established, candytuft flowers are moderately drought-tolerant, but make be sure to water young plants, particularly during dry periods.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Candytuft plants require full sun for optimum blooming.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Plant in a light, sandy, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Lime or dolomite can be added to adjust the soil pH.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Sow seeds of the candytuft flower directly into flower beds when soil has warmed to about 70°F (21°C). These plants can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperature of −34.4°C (−30°F).

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    9 people already have this plant 4 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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