Iberis

Candytuft

Message of the Flower

Equanimity

The Mother’s Comment

Immutable peace and calm.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The more a person is quiet in front of all occurrences, equal in all circumstances, and keeps a perfect mastery of himself and remains peaceful in the presence of whatever happens, the more he has progressed towards the goal.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Quiet

Equanimity and peace in all conditions in all parts of the being is the first foundation of the Yogic status. Either Light (bringing with it knowledge) or Force (bringing strength and dynamism of many kinds) or Ananda (bringing love and joy of existence) can come next according to the trend of the nature. But peace is the first condition without which nothing else can be stable.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - II: Peace—The Basis of the Sadhana

Colour

Typically white, but some species have pink, lavender, or purple flowers.

Family

Brassicaceae

Cultivars

Various, including 'Iberis Gibraltarica', 'Iberis sempervirens Snowflake', 'Purity'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus.

Flower Size

Small, often around 1-3 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Four

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Some species are lightly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate or basal rosette.

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a greyish tinge.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plants or small shrubs.

Life Cycle

Both annual and perennial species exist

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer.

Climate

Temperate climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil.

Temperature Ranges

Tolerant of a range of temperatures but not extreme cold.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to clubroot, powdery mildew.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used as ornamental plants in gardens.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not generally considered endangered.

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