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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Libertia grandiflora
Height: 0.4m;  Spread: 0.4m
Native Iris (Lily & Iris-like)
Strap-like leaves.White flowers on spike extending well above leaves (spring). Hardy. Seed pods rapidly turn brown and split open.
» Click here for our Libertia article published in the Titirangi Tatler, November 2010...
» For a landscaping perspective on Libertia grandiflora see this article by O2 Landscapes...