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Libertia ixioides


Libertia ixioides

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A perennial herb which forms a dense clump of stiff broad mustard-green leaves. In spring it has many stems of iris-like white flowers, followed by orange seed pods. Prefers a semi-shaded site, though will grow in a sunny site if the soil that does not get too dry. Hardy.

 
Genus
Libertia
Species   ixioides
Cultivar  

Common name
New Zealand Iris

Family name
Iridaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
40 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 exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Immaculate / Indigenous / 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.
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