It may be propagated either by seeds, or by parting its roots in Autumn, in the former way we may obtain many beautiful varieties.
It prefers a light loamy soil and moderately exposed situation.
Roots of a variety of this plant with scarlet double flowers are imported from Holland, under the name, of Anemonoides, and sold at a high price.
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Iberis Gibraltarica. Gibraltar Candy-Tuft.
Class and Order.
Tetradynamia Siliculosa.
Generic Character.
Corolla irregularis: Petalis 2 exterioribus majoribus. Silicula polysperma, emarginata.