Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"
W: 24"

planting zones

8b-10b

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark' plant details

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. This sport, from a green seedling of the cultivar, 'Taupo Blaze', has been eye-catching from the start, its dark, olive-green leaves with, indeed, violet hues make it a standout in any container or garden. Stiff leaves, to 18" tall or so, form clumps to 1-2 ft wide showing off clusters of 3-petaled, white flowers in spring followed by yellow-orange seed pods. To for best color but dappled shade is fine with even summer water for best growth. Frost hardy, with summer water and protection especially from freezing winds, to the mid teens F, USDA zone 8b.