Libertia peregrinans

Common Name:
New Zealand Iris

Description:
Libertia peregrinans, commonly known as New Zealand Iris, is a striking evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It forms dense clumps of narrow, sword-like leaves that exhibit a unique coppery-orange hue, especially prominent during cooler months or under environmental stress. In late spring to early summer, it produces delicate, star-shaped white flowers with yellow centers, held on short stems nestled among the foliage. Following the flowering period, the plant may develop small, orange to red seed capsules, adding further ornamental interest. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, Libertia peregrinans thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soils. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make it suitable for borders, ground covers, and container plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–60 cm

• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Australian native

• Disease Resistant

• Bee Attracting

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Drought Tolerant

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Evergreen

• Low Maintenance

• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra

• Dianella

• Anigozanthos

• Leptospermum

• Westringia