How to tend a Iberis amara

Also known as: Thlaspi amarum (L.) Crantz, Biauricula amara (L.) Bubani, Biauricula panduriformis Bubani, Biauricula resedifolia (Pourr. ex Timb.-Lagr.) Bubani, Crucifera iberis E.H.L.Krause, Iberis affinis Jord., Iberis apricorum Giraudias, Iberis arvatica Jord., Iberis bicolor Rchb., Iberis bicorymbifera Gren. & Godr., Iberis ceratophylla Reut., Iberis crenata Lam., Iberis decipiens Jord., Iberis forestieri Jord., Iberis martinii Timb.-Lagr., Iberis montolivensis Timb.-Lagr., Iberis pinetorum Pau, Iberis ruficaulis Lej., Iberis sabauda Puget, Iberis serotina Sennen, Iberis vinetorum Pau, Iberis resedifolia Pourr. ex Timb.-Lagr., Iberis latifolia Pourr. ex Timb.-Lagr., Iberis amara subsp. forestieri (Jord.) Heywood, Iberis resedifolia Pourr., Iberis panduriformis Pourr., Iberis latifolia Pourr., Iberis amara subsp. amara L., Iberis contracta subsp. vinetorum (Pau) M.B.Crespo & Mateo, Iberis ciliata subsp. vinetorum (Pau) Mateo & M.B.Crespo, Iberis linifolia var. vinetorum (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and pest-infested branches frequently

About this plant

Origin
Southern Europe
Category
Cruciferae, Iberis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June
Flower colors
purple, white
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