Libertia Species, New Zealand Iris, New Zealand Satin Flower

Libertiagrandiflora

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Libertia (lih-BER-tee-uh)
Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Libertia orbicularis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
Featured
Ten-lined June Beetle
(Polyphylla decemlineata)
Atlantic Puffin
(Fratercula arctica)
Featured
Ten-lined June Beetle
(Polyphylla decemlineata)
Atlantic Puffin
(Fratercula arctica)