Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
729598

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 18 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728931

Common Names

  • Iberis pinnata
  • Feather-leaved Candytuft
  • Feather-leaved Iberis

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Description

Iberis pinnata (also called 'Feathery Iberis', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its ovate leaves and its small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Iberis pinnata is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iberis pinnata has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iberis pinnata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Iberis pinnata

Iberis pinnata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Iberis pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iberis pinnata?

Iberis pinnata

What type of plant is Iberis pinnata?

Iberis pinnata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.

Where is Iberis pinnata native to?

Iberis pinnata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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