Iberis saxatilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
729622
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1756
Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 23 (1756)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728955
Common Names
- Iberis saxatilis
- Rock Candytuft
- Rock Iberis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis saxatilis (also called Rock Candytuft, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Europe. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis saxatilis is often used in gardens as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iberis saxatilis sub. cinerea (Poir.) Font QuerIberis saxatilis sub. pseudosaxatilis (Emb.) Moreno & M.Velasco
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis saxatilis has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis saxatilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Iberis saxatilis
Iberis saxatilis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Iberis saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis saxatilis?
Iberis saxatilis
What type of plant is Iberis saxatilis?
Iberis saxatilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.
Where is Iberis saxatilis native to?
Iberis saxatilis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Iberis genus
Iberis amara, Iberis atlantica, Iberis aurosica, Iberis balansae, Iberis balansae, Iberis bernardiana, Iberis carnosa, Iberis ciliata, Iberis contracta, Iberis fontqueri, Iberis gibraltarica, Iberis grosii, Iberis linifolia, Iberis nazarita, Iberis odorata, Iberis pectinata, Iberis pinnata, Iberis procumbens, Iberis saxatilis, Iberis semperflorens, Iberis sempervirens, Iberis simplex, Iberis spathulata, Iberis umbellata, Iberis carica, Iberis obovata, Iberis peyerimhoffii, Iberis runemarkii, Iberis corifolia, Iberis symplex, Iberis oschtenica,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2859913: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.