About
This clump-forming, compact, evergreen perennial to 50cm tall with fans of stiff, sword-shaped leaves coloured olive green and shades of deep orange and gold. Clusters of bowl-shaped white flowers are borne amongst the leaves on short stems in late spring and early summer and followed by light brown seedheads.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Needs a warm sunny position for best foliage colour and a dry mulch for protection in winter
PruningRemove flower stalks after flowering, tidy up in late winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free