Libertia paniculata – Grass Flag

Libertia paniculata - branching grass flag

Libertia is a charming small rainforest perennial plant for moist, semi-shaded positions. It has arching glossy strap leaves and starry white flowers in spring and summer which are set off nicely against the mid green foliage. Grows to around half a metre high and wide, and does well in most soil types. Frost tolerant. If the plant becomes untidy, it can be cut back hard and it will reshoot from underground rhizomes. Propagate from seed, which can be slow to germinate.

Libertia paniculata - grass flag
Libertia paniculata - branching grass flag
Libertia paniculata - branching grass flag

Family : Iridaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Weeping

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Libertia paniculata

Common Name : Libertia

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects