Libertia grandiflora

Botanical Name:

Common Name:

NZ iris, mikoikoi

Pronunciation:

lih-BURT-ee-uh gran-dih-FLORE-uh

Family:

Iridaceae

Description:

A large tufted plant with narrow flax like slightly drooping lush green leaves.

Flowers in spring with white flower spikes held above the foliage.

Seed pods change to brown and split open.

A hardy plant that can handle full sun to semi shade.

Ht: up to 70cm x 70cm

Uses:

Coastal areas, mass planting, formal planting, white themed gardens, contrast planting, flax substitute, NZ native gardens

Propagation:

By division or seed