Libertia formosa

Common Name: New Zealand Iris

Description:
Libertia formosa, commonly known as the New Zealand Iris, is a clump-forming perennial prized for its elegant, grass-like foliage and delicate white flowers. Blooming in spring and early summer, the flowers sit atop slender stems and are followed by decorative orange seed capsules in autumn. The evergreen, strap-like leaves provide year-round interest, making it a great choice for borders, mass plantings, or feature pots. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Libertia formosa is drought-tolerant once established and adds a graceful, architectural element to modern and native gardens.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 50–80 cm
• Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Perennial
• Low-Maintenance
• Tolerates Coastal Conditions

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Poa labillardierei
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)