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Libertia grandiflora
A perennial herb which forms a dense clump of narrow stiff bright green leaves. In spring it has many stems of iris-like white flowers which appear above the leaves, followed by orange seed pods. Prefers a semi-shaded site and soil that does not get too dry. Hardy.
Genus
Libertia
Species
grandiflora
Cultivar
Common name
New Zealand Iris
Family name
Iridaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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