Edging Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is commonly known as Edging Candytuft. It is native to southern Europe and is widely used in gardens for its ornamental value. The plant is evergreen, with foliage that remains green year-round. The genus Iberis is named after the Iberian Peninsula, where many of its species are found. The species was first published in 1753 and has since been recorded in several European countries, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, as well as in parts of the United States such as Vermont.