Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' PP #18228

Also Known As

Libertia 'Goldfinger'
Libertia ixiodes 'Goldfinger'
Goldfinger New Zealand Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

8a-11

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Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' PP #18228 plant details

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' PP #18228 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' PP #18228

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' PP #18228

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A perennial native to New Zealand with vibrant, variegated, bronze, grass-like leaves, forming compact clumps. Star-like, white flower clusters produce large yellow berries in the fall, setting it far apart from an ornamental grass. Makes a unique and lovely addition to various planting preferences. PP18228

By: Forestfarm

Libertia ixioides ‘Goldfinger’ is a tuft-forming, evergreen perennial with long, narrow green blades, striped lengthwise with a broad band of golden-yellow. Small white flowers are followed by yellow fruit. Grow in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil with average water. In cooler climates, may benefit from winter protection with a dry mulch. New Zealand Iris is great in mixed borders, containers and rock gardens.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

One of the brightest, with cascading, gold-orange foliage on a clumping, garden accent, to about 18?? x 18??. White star-like flowers appear in clusters mid-spring, producing large yellow berries for fall. These New Zealand natives prefer sun to part shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil but tolerate some summer drought once established. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and reported to tolerate temperatures as low as 0F.

By: Cistus Nursery

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' forms stiff, upright, evergreen, grass-like tufts of golden yellow or old gold coloured foliage striped faintly with green resembling a miniature New Zealand flax for a high impact display. It resembles L. perigrinans but is more gold than orange. The best foliage colour occurs in full sun. Small, white flowers appear intermittently from mid spring into summer. A great plant for regions with cool summers and mild winters.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Like golden flames leaping from a fire the leaves of this Libertia add zest to any combination. White flowers on compact spiky plants. 16" tall and wide.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

The vibrant golden color and small size combine beautifully with ornamental grasses, flax, and phormiums. Moist, fertile soils. Full sun to light shade. Compact clumping habit 1.5' x 1.5'.