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
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand, Chatham Island. -
EvergreenLinear leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long.
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White
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousRhizomatous perennial forming dense clumps. Produces clusters of usually 2-10 flowers to 1cm (½in) across.
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Protect with winter mulch in frost prone areas
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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