LIBERTIA ixioides 'Goldfinger'

Commonly known as New Zealand iris

A fantastic compact plant with evergreen grass-like golden foliage with a bright central yellow stripe. Pure white starry flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Fans of linear, leathery leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Dense, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Produces dense panicles of, usually, 2-10 flowers 7mm (¼in) 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)
  • Full sun

LIBERTIA ixioides 'Goldfinger'

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£14.50 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    New Zealand selection
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich. Protect with a winter mulch in frost prone areas.
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60cm (24in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

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