Libertia paniculata – 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.
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- Libertia paniculata – grass flag
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- Libertia paniculata – branching grass flag
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- Libertia paniculata – branching grass flag
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Libertia paniculata |
| Common Name: | Libertia |
| Other Common Names: | Grass Flag |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.7 metres |
| Width: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Weeping |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Bulb, Division |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Border plant |
| Special Features: | Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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