Candytuft is the name of about 30 species of plants native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Many are cultivated as garden flowers. One such species, the edging candytuft, is a shrubby evergreen that grows about 12 inches (30 centimeters) high. It has narrow leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers. Another popular garden species, the globe candytuft, may reach a height of 16 inches (41 centimeters). Its lavender, pink, or red blossoms grow in dense clusters.
