Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset'

Also Known As

Taupo Sunset New Zealand Iris

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 14"-16"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-11

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Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' plant details

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze, gold, purple and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold, purple and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 14 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Libertia ixioides ‘Taupo Sunset’ is a tuft-forming, evergreen perennial that displays 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

Stripes of green, yellow, orange and purple-red color this Libertia's stiff leathery narrow upright foliage. An evergreen grass that grows to 14-16 inches, it prefers full sun to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. White star-like flowers emerge in spring. A good coastal plant, it also thrives in containers. Leaves darker red in winter.