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    • Photo of Libertia ixioides [UCSC] flower, form by Karl Gercens III

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    Libertia ixioides [UCSC]

    Also Known As

    • Mikoikoi
    • New Zealand Iris
    • Tukauki

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 15"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Libertia ixioides [UCSC] plant details

    Libertia ixioides [UCSC] is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze, chocolate and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia ixioides [UCSC]

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, chocolate and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: clumping

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia ixioides [UCSC]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This New Zealand iris relative has fan-shaped green leaves, tinted yellow with a center stripe of orange or yellow. To 15-18” tall with sprays of white flowers in spring followed by small, attractive, orange fruit. Loves full sun or dappled shade and occasional summer water. One of the frost hardiest of the genus, to 10F or so, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Libertia ixioides [UCSC] plant

    How to Grow Libertia ixioides [UCSC]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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