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Libertia 'Nelson Dwarf'

Family - Iridaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 40cm

Description: A compact, herbaceous Perennial with a bushy upright habit. Stiff, narrow, mid to dark green leaves are linear in shape and held at the base of the plant. Small pure white flowers are saucer-shaped and have 3 rounded petals. The Blooms are held in branched panicles in early summer and are followed by attractive glossy tan seedheads. Attractive to pollinators. Rare in cultivation.

Flower:

White saucer-shaped flowers have 3 rounded petals. The blooms are held in branched panicles which are produced on rigid, upright stems in June. The flowers are followed by shiny, tan seed heads.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers in panicles

Flowering time: June

Foliage:

Stiff, mid to dark green leaves are linear in shape. The leaves are held in clumps at the base of the plant.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Linear

Propagation:

Division.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive soil that is well drained.