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  • LIBERTIA ixioides
    LIBERTIA ixioides
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    LIBERTIA ixioides

    Commonly known as New Zealand iris

    New Zealand native with stiff upright yellow-green leaves with white flowers produced among the leaves. Smaller growing than L.grandiflora but forms a good clump
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand, Chatham Island.
    • Evergreen
      Linear leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long.
    • White
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Rhizomatous perennial forming dense clumps. Produces clusters of usually 2-10 flowers to 1cm (½in) across.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Protect with winter mulch in frost prone areas
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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    varieties

    LIBERTIA ixioides 'Goldfinger'
    New Zealand iris
    A fantastic compact plant with evergreen grass-like golden foliage with a bright central yellow stripe. Pure white starry flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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