Water
Water consistently during the active growing season, ensuring the soil does not become waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent root rot.
Also known as Candytuft · Ciliate-Leaved Candytuft
Iberis ciliata is a low-growing evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit, producing clusters of white flowers in spring and early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
At least 6 hours of direct sun is ideal for best flowering.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range 15-25°C, tolerates cooler temperatures.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
40% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the active growing season, ensuring the soil does not become waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or straggly stems. Avoid heavy pruning, especially into old wood, as it may not regrow.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium. Can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Iberis Ciliata (Iberis ciliata)
Where Iberis Ciliata (Iberis ciliata) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Iberis |
| Species | Iberis ciliata |
Similar in genus Iberis
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