Iberis

1 9.5

A group of small garden plants with white or pink flowers, often called candytuft

noun
/ˈaɪbərɪs/

Specialized

: iberis

The Iberis flowers bloom beautifully in spring.

Examples

I planted several Iberis in my garden this year.
She planted several Iberis to add a splash of white to her spring display.
Iberis thrives in well-drained soil and full sun conditions.
The rock garden was dotted with blooming Iberis along the borders.
In spring, my garden was filled with beautiful Iberis flowers that attracted many butterflies.
The Iberis plant, commonly known as candytuft, is loved for its vibrant blooms in various colors.
For a stunning landscape design, consider planting Iberis alongside other perennial flowers.

Synonyms

candytuft

vsIberis

1 9.3

A small garden plant with clusters of white, pink, or purple flowers

is the formal botanical genus name for that group of plants

Surface Forms

Iberis singular

Iberises plural

Etymology

One helpful way to remember Iberis is to link it to Iberia, the old name for Spain and Portugal, because the plant's name suggests a connection to that region. That's why Iberis is the name for a small flowering plant commonly called 'candytuft' that you often see in rock gardens.