Iberis umbellata L.

Iberis umbellata

Family: BRASSICACEAE
Genus: Iberis
Species: umbellata L.
Common names: Annual candytuft
Distribution summary: Southern Europe
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Dry hills, walls, wasteland, limestone, damp, spring soils
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E), Europe & Middle East (J)
Flowering months: August, September

Additional Notes

Related species Iberis amara, has Medicinal uses: Little used in modern herbalism, Iberis amara, rocket candytuft is a bitter-tasting tonic, aiding digestion and relieving wind and bloating.

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