Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' (v)

RHS Plant Profile

New Zealand iris 'Goldfinger'

Synonyms

Libertia 'Goldfinger'
Libertia 'Goldfingers'

Herbaceous Perennial

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A compact selection to 40cm tall and wide, of this densely tufted evergreen perennial. The leaves are green, slightly bronze-tinged, with a golden yellow stripe down the centre, giving winter and summer interest. White flowers are produced from late spring through summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Max Height: 0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H3
Drought Resistance: Yes

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Iridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Tufted
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: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Needs a warm sunny position and a dry mulch for protection in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots outdoors as soon as ripe or propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Gravel garden
Prairie planting
Flower borders and beds
Cut flowers

Pruning

Remove flower stalks after flowering, tidy up in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free