Libertia peregrinans 'Bronze Sword'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Libertia peregrinans 'Bronze Sword' plant details

Libertia peregrinans 'Bronze Sword' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia peregrinans 'Bronze Sword'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia peregrinans 'Bronze Sword'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A little background: It's in the Iris family, and the Libertia genus is named for Belgian botanist Marie-Anne Libert (1782-1865). This species, peregrinans, comes from New Zealand. With interesting orange and olive-green fans, it surprises you with sparkling white-petaled flowers in early summer that perch on thin wiry stems followed by long-lasting golden orbs (seed heads). A perfect container companion for something low or cascading, it's also evergreen, so you'll enjoy its spiky leaves all winter, too. Another evergreen, Black Mondo Grass, with its velvety blackness and purple flower would be an exciting companion if you like the unusual. 12" tall, it spreads (peregrinates) by rhizomes. Well-draining soil and some space will allow its pleasant peregrinations. Divide and replant as desired. Minimum temperature: 0°F