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Libertia peregrinans (Wandering Chilean iris)
1 hour care
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per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.7m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Libertia peregrinans
Other names
Mikoikoi, Wandering Chilean iris, New Zealand iris
Genus
Libertia Libertia
Species
L. peregrinans - L. peregrinans is an evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that produces tufts of striped yellow, green and orange grass-like leaves. In spring small, white, iris-like flowers are born in clusters on top of straight stems.
Libertia peregrinans is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, Orange, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove flower stalks after flowering. Tidy up in the spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Libertia peregrinans (Wandering Chilean iris) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Place in a warm position in the sun and protect with a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Libertia peregrinans
Other names
Mikoikoi, Wandering Chilean iris, New Zealand iris
Genus
Libertia Libertia
Species
L. peregrinans - L. peregrinans is an evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that produces tufts of striped yellow, green and orange grass-like leaves. In spring small, white, iris-like flowers are born in clusters on top of straight stems.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, Orange, Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove flower stalks after flowering. Tidy up in the spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Libertia peregrinans (Wandering Chilean iris) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Place in a warm position in the sun and protect with a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Libertia peregrinans (Wandering Chilean iris)
Common pest name
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Frankliniella schultzei
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
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