Libertia pulchella misapplied

Herbaceous Perennial

An evergreen perennial with fans of broadly sword-shaped, rough green leaves to 18cm long, that are pale greenish yellow at the base. In late spring and early summer, produces stout, branching clusters of small, white flowers with evenly sized petals, followed by round red seeds in autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Genus
Libertia are clump-forming perennials with grass-like, evergreen leaves and panicles of saucer-shaped white or blue flowers, followed by orange seed capsules
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. May benefit from a dry mulch for protection in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove flower stalks near the base after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free