Libertia 'Amazing Grace'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 30"
W: 12"

planting zones

7b-10a

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Libertia 'Amazing Grace' plant details

Libertia 'Amazing Grace' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia 'Amazing Grace'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia 'Amazing Grace'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Useful iris family relative from New Zealand with green, somewhat stiff, grassy leaves forming fan-shaped clumps, the creamy white, late spring flowers, standing above on airy, arching stems. To 24-30" tall in clumps to 15" wide in sun to part shade with good drainage, lean soil, and regular summer water. Evergreen to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8, and root hardy to at least 5F, mid zone 7, resprouting from the ground once cut back.

By: Cistus Nursery

Newer hybrid selection of this New Zealand Iris relative. Evergreen (except for hard winters) olive green foliage provides a grand setting for the numerous stems of small bright white flowers. This makes a clump pretty quickly and is great texture in the garden. This is a performer.