Botanical Name: Common Names:
Libertia peregrinans New Zealand Iris,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Tufting, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
An ornamental, rhizomatous, perennial grass that has dense bright orange strap-like upright foliage that forms from a clump. During Spring from erect stems, white cup like flowers appear on mass. Ideal for use as borders and mass planting. Grows approx. 60cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Water well in dry spells. Can be cut back hard late in Winter if plant is looking tired to refresh. Water well in really dry weather. Easy to propagate - lift and divide plant. Fertilise after trimming and water well to encourage fresh re-growth.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Orange, Yellow
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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