B.C. FireSmart Plant of the Month: Candytuft
Looking for plants that support a fire-resistant garden? British Columbia FireSmart’s plant of the month is Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens).
“Candytuft is a fire-resistant woody-based perennial valued for its abundant white spring blooms and glossy evergreen leaves,” the organization says. “This versatile, low-growing plant is wonderful in rock gardens, along pathways, or cascading over retaining walls or raised beds. It is also an excellent groundcover for stabilizing soil on slopes and acting as a living mulch.
“Candytuft requires little maintenance and is a suitable choice for the intermediate zone of a FireSmart landscape.
Plant specs:
Grows from 15 to 30 centimetres tall, depending on plant choice
Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade
Adaptable to dry and moist soils, but not soggy conditions
Fairly cold hardy
Learn more fire-smart tips at firesmartbc.ca
