Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Spoon-leaved Candytuft (Iberis spathulata) is a low-growing perennial with spoon-shaped leaves and abundant white flowers in spring. Perfect for rock gardens and borders.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but well-drained.
Well-drained, sandy, loam, chalk
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C during the day, cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with diluted liquid feed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower stalks to prevent self-seeding, although this is not strictly necessary.
Heavy pruning is usually not required for this species.
Propagate by seeds sown in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings taken in late summer. Seeds can be sown directly in situ or in pots. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium in a warm, humid environment.
Repot young plants annually or as needed in spring. Established plants require repotting less frequently, typically every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining compost mix, and choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Spoon-Leaved Candytuft (Iberis spathulata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Iberis |
| Species | Iberis spathulata |
Similar in genus Iberis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data