About
An evergreen perennial up to 60cm high in flower, forming a dense clump of upright, narrow green leaves with yellow midribs. Leaves turn gold in winter. In late spring and early summer produces open sprays of small, white flowers.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Needs a warm sunny position and a dry mulch for protection in winter. In areas prone to hard frosts, grow in containers that can be moved indoors over winter
PruningRemove flower stalks near the base after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers outdoors as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free