The rich lilac flowers appear late spring into fall.

Here’s a twist on the beloved white Candytuft, Mermaid Candytuft, Iberis, sports soft violet blossoms. The rich flowers appear over the beautiful dark evergreen foliage. Mermaid’s beautiful flowers bring all kinds of flying creatures, bees, butterflies, and more, along with adding charming elements to fresh-cut arrangements and bouquets. It blooms later and considerably longer than its white cousin, flowers appear in late spring with flowering continuing into fall. But that’s not all, its gorgeous dark evergreen foliage looks fantastic year-round, making it an ideal plant where you want a neat and tidy look.

Mermaid Lavender Candytuft creeps along the ground creating dense mounds of foliage, perfect for edging, perennial borders, and mixed beds. It settles well in sunny rock gardens and dry areas. It makes an ideal choice for cascading over walls and containers.

Candytuft, Iberis, is a classic perennial that is much-loved for its blanket of flowers and evergreen foliage. A tough-as-nails plant, deer and bunnies leave it alone, it’s never bothered by disease or pests and stands up to heat, humidity, and drought. It makes the perfect choice for growing between stone walls and pathways, and garden edges.

Plant in full sun, at least 6 hours of sun in well-draining soil. Add compost or other organic matter when planting. Incorporating a starter fertilizer will kick plants off to a fast start. Although drought tolerant, water well when plants are setting up buds and blooming.