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Libertia sessiliflora

Also Known As

  • Libertia caerulescens

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Libertia sessiliflora plant details

Libertia sessiliflora is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia sessiliflora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia sessiliflora

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual Chilean Libertia with dense clusters of pale China Blue flowers. This unusual Southern Hemisphere Iris relative forms evergreen clumps and loves sun to half sun in well drained soil. Quite uncommon and we haven't trialed it outside yet but expect it to be hardy here.

Gardening facts about Libertia sessiliflora plant

How to Grow Libertia sessiliflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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