Libertia grandiflora

 

Rhizomatous, clumping perennial with 30-inch long leathery iris-like leaves. A series of dense umbels of white flowers rise up stiff stems.

Common Name:  New Zealand Iris

Family:  Iridaceae (The Iris Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring - Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist, Dry

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Open, lowland forest remnants, forest margins, steep slopes, ridges, bluffs, cliffs, stream banks, and river terraces.

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