A hardy and versatile New Zealand native, Libertia ixioides is valued for its upright, sword-like foliage, delicate white flowers, and decorative seed pods. This easy-care species is widely used in landscaping, adding structure and seasonal interest to a wide range of planting schemes.
🌱 Plant Facts
• Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial
• Foliage: Stiff, sword-like leaves with green to yellow-tinged tones
• Flowers: Small, delicate white flowers
• Seed pods: Attractive orange-yellow capsules providing extended interest
• Height: Up to 40 cm
• Flowering: September – December
• Fruiting: January – December
🌍 Natural Habitat
• Occurs from coastal to montane environments
• Common on ridges, cliffs, gullies, river banks, coastal cliffs, and upland forest
• Occasionally recorded as epiphytic in northern regions
🌿 Growing Environment
• Frost tolerant
• Sun tolerant
• Wind tolerant
Thrives in open, well-drained sites but adapts well to a wide range of conditions.
📍 Endemic Distribution
• Native to New Zealand
• Found throughout the North, South, and Stewart Islands
🌾 Uses
• Bee food (nectar source during flowering)
• Flowers for ornamental display
• Container planting
• Borders, edging, and mass planting
🪴 Cultivation Notes (Live Plant)
A very forgiving and easy-to-grow plant that establishes quickly and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Performs best in full sun with free-draining soil, but will adapt to less ideal sites. Widely cultivated and available in a range of attractive foliage forms, making it a staple for both home gardens and landscape projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml)
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L)
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A hardy and versatile New Zealand native, Libertia ixioides is valued for its upright, sword-like foliage, delicate white flowers, and decorative seed pods. This easy-care species is widely used in landscaping, adding structure and seasonal interest to a wide range of planting schemes.
🌱 Plant Facts
• Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial
• Foliage: Stiff, sword-like leaves with green to yellow-tinged tones
• Flowers: Small, delicate white flowers
• Seed pods: Attractive orange-yellow capsules providing extended interest
• Height: Up to 40 cm
• Flowering: September – December
• Fruiting: January – December
🌍 Natural Habitat
• Occurs from coastal to montane environments
• Common on ridges, cliffs, gullies, river banks, coastal cliffs, and upland forest
• Occasionally recorded as epiphytic in northern regions
🌿 Growing Environment
• Frost tolerant
• Sun tolerant
• Wind tolerant
Thrives in open, well-drained sites but adapts well to a wide range of conditions.
📍 Endemic Distribution
• Native to New Zealand
• Found throughout the North, South, and Stewart Islands
🌾 Uses
• Bee food (nectar source during flowering)
• Flowers for ornamental display
• Container planting
• Borders, edging, and mass planting
🪴 Cultivation Notes (Live Plant)
A very forgiving and easy-to-grow plant that establishes quickly and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Performs best in full sun with free-draining soil, but will adapt to less ideal sites. Widely cultivated and available in a range of attractive foliage forms, making it a staple for both home gardens and landscape projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml)
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L)
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
