About
An evergreen perennial up to 60cm high in flower, forming a dense clump of upright, narrow green leaves which turn shades of gold in summer, with tints of deep orange and dark red in winter. In late spring and early summer produces open sprays of small, white flowers just above the foliage, followed by orange berries in autumn.
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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 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
PruningRemove flower stalks near the base after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free