Libertia grandiflora
Common Name: New Zealand satin flower
Type: Evergreen perennial Family: Iridaceae Hardiness Zone: Hardy to at least zone 8 Sunlight: Full sun to light shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Light, fertile soil Moisture: Wel-drained, even moisture Plant Height x Width: Leaves to 30" H, flowers to 36" H, clump forming Leaf: Long, grass-like leaves Flower: Raceme of white flowers Bloom Time: May Bloom Size: Large Maintenance: Divide in early spring, groom out dead leaves instead of cutting plant back Landscape use: Mixed border, mixed edging Pest and Disease: No serious problems Native Range: New Zealand Planting Instructions: Must have good drainage on site Propagation: Division in spring, seed Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |