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Mermaid Lavender Candytuft
Iberis x hybrida 'Mermaid Lavender'
Candytuft
In stock · from $14.99
Evergreen mounds of deep green foliage turn into waves of pink-purple petals from late spring into early summer. The deepest color of any Candytuft so far with a decidedly longer bloom time. Attracts pollinators. Heat and drought tolerant. Great for cottage gardens, cascading over rock walls, filling in park strips, or just bringing color to any dry spot.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fits small spaces.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Mermaid Lavender Candytuft get?
About 6-12" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mermaid Lavender Candytuft need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Mermaid Lavender Candytuft need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Mermaid Lavender Candytuft grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Mermaid Lavender Candytuft in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Mermaid Lavender Candytuft wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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