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

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

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.
Grow in full sun to light shade. Needs well drained soil. Shear off spent flowers after blooming to encourage a tidy appearance. Deer and rabbit resistant.