Libertia Species, Chilean-Iris, New Zealand Satin Flower, Snowy Mermaid
Libertiachilensis

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Libertia (lih-BER-tee-uh)
Species: chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)

Synonym:Libertia formosa

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds