[1][2] The species is typically used as an ornamental rock and alpine garden perennial plant because of its decorative flowers and cascading growth habit.

[1] Iberis is so named because many members of the genus come from the Iberian Peninsula in south west Europe.

[1] It produces numerous snowflake-like white flowers, the petals of which take on a pink or purple tinge with age.

[1] Rock candytuft is typically grown in gardens that simulate the rocky alpine conditions of the plant's natural habitat.

[1] It thrives and flowers best in full sun with well-drained soil, but will tolerate partial shade.