Libertia formosa
(Chilean Iris)
Libertia formosa
(Chilean Iris)
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Prices:
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Each |
20 or more |
| 2.5L Pot |
$9.50 |
$9.00 |
Details:
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Growth Rate: |
Medium |
| Mature Height: |
0.6 m |
| Mature Width: |
0.6 m |
| Sun: |
Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: |
Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: |
Hardy |
| Features: |
Drought tolerant. Suitable for bordering or edging. Attractive to bees. Flower colour: White. Foliage colour: Green. |
Libertia formosa is a clump-forming perennial with narrow, flax-like dark-green leaves and tall spikes of white iris-like flowers in spring. It is hardy and grows in sun or dappled light, in well-drained soil that does not get too dry. Very effective planted en masse or amongst shrubs and perennials.
Flowering: Spring [September - November]
Fruiting: Summer - Winter [December - April]
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Both |
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Bird Diet:
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Fruit |
Seed |
Nectar |
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F |
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N |
