About
A sturdy evergreen plant forming a mass of narrowly sword-shaped, leathery leaves; bowl-shaped white flowers 3cm wide are borne in clusters on stiff stems in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Libertia are clump-forming perennials with grass-like, evergreen leaves and panicles of saucer-shaped white or blue flowers, followed by orange seed capsules
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. The foliage may be damaged in harsh winters
PruningRemove flower stalks after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed; sow seeds in containers outdoors as soon as ripe. Divide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free