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Iberisamara

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Iberis (eye-BEER-is)
Species
amara (a-MAH-ruh)
Synonym
Iberis crenata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Denver, Colorado

Rathdrum, Idaho

Indianapolis, Indiana

Charlotte, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Denver, CO | May 2015 | positive

My favorite thing about this plant is the foliage. It says dark green and perfect looking all season, right through late October. It is g...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

A nice low-growing plant which is a swathe of white when in full bloom. For me it bloomed about two months from direct seeding, for about...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | November 2001 | neutral

This is an easy, carefree annual that can be directly seeded in the garden. Blooming starts about six weeks after sowing and continues ri...Read More

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