- Botanical name: Libertia formosa
- Common name: Libertia
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Flowers
Libertia formosa is a robust evergreen perennial, forming a mass of sword-shaped, leathery leaves, from which stiff stems carry clusters of bowl-shaped white flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by elegant seed pods. It’s perfect for a growing in sunny herbaceous border, where it provides year-round interest.
For best results grow Libertia formosa in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Remove old foliage to make way for new growth. Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
How to grow Libertia formosa
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Plant size
90cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Libertia formosa and wildlife
Libertia formosa has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Libertia formosa poisonous?
Libertia formosa has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
