Iberis
Iberis spp.
Special Features
Evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials valued for their clusters of small delicate flowers and attractive foliage. Flowers form dense clusters at the ends of stems in white, pink, and lilac.
Plant Specifications
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Growing Iberis on Martha's Vineyard
Iberis sempervirens, the perennial candytuft, is a reliable and ornamentally refined evergreen perennial that thrives in the well-drained, lean, full-sun conditions of Martha's Vineyard's rock gardens, stone wall edges, and coastal border fronts, producing a spectacular sheet of pure white flowers in April and May that is among the most impactful early-season displays available at the small scale. It tolerates the island's sandy soils and coastal salt air with excellent composure and provides semi-evergreen coverage through the Vineyard's mild winters, maintaining its dark, glossy foliage mat even through moderate cold spells.
Deer resistance is reliable. Estate Care professionals shear Iberis back by one-third immediately after flowering to maintain compact, densely branched growth and prevent the legginess that develops when plants are left unchecked, treating this post-bloom shearing as a non-negotiable step in the spring maintenance calendar for every candytuft planting in the professional program.
