Family: Brassicaceae
(brass-ih-KAY-see-ee) Genus: Iberis (eye-BEER-is) Species: umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh) Cultivar: Mixed Hybrids, Noids
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage SmoothTextured Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Pale PinkPink Rose/Mauve Magenta (pink-purple) Fuchsia (red-purple) Lavender Medium Purple White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |