Zone 9 · Candytuft
Planting Candytuft in Zone 9
Iberis sempervirens
✅ Candytuft thrives in zone 9 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
🌸 Candytuft should be blooming now!
Plants set out in early season are peaking. Deadhead to keep blooms coming.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around February 15
Zone's first frost
around December 15
Bloom window
April – May
Peak bloom
April
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
12"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Candytuft in zone 9
Plant in spring in well-drained soil. Evergreen foliage; shear after bloom to keep dense.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Candytuft peaks in April. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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