Botanical Name: Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem'
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Common Name: Little Gem Candytuft  
Plant photo of: Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem'
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

'Little Gem' is a compact, mounding perennial with dazzlingly white flowers in spring. Foliage is very fine and evergreen. Grows about 6 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide.