This creeping rhizomatous perennial has tufted upright foliage and forms a clump. It has long upright linear rusty coloured leaves and the cup-shaped white flowers appear in sprays amongst the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Libertia peregrinansis naturally found in isolated areas throughout New Zealand growing in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Native Iris is a perennial that is grown for its foliage colour and flowers. It is suitable for small gardens as a border plant or used in rockeries. It is also mass planted in garden beds for colour contrast and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It may be planted in coastal or mountain regions tolerating cold conditions. ID 2001

Libertia(lee-BERT-ee-a) peregrinans(per-ee-GRIN-ans)

Iridaceae(eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family