Dislikes heat so grow early. Incredible fragrance, romantic pastel colors, old-fashioned charm for an early flowering garden. Candytuft named for its place of origin, the English Candia, meaning Crete. Annual candytuft was grown in England by at least 1578. Perennial candytufts appeared in England 100 years later.
Evergreen candytuft is native to Southern Europe and Persia.
Candytufts are member of mustard family, Cruciferae, and the seeds of several sorts have been used as a mustard flavoring in meats. Mounds of finely textured, dark green foliage about an inch long. Full to part sun. Good drainage, medium fertility, medium moisture. Hardy perennial in Zones 3-9.