Libertia ixioides – The Golden New Zealand Iris

Add a touch of native magic to your garden with Libertia ixioides – a stunning, hardy perennial that brings year-round beauty and effortless charm. Also known by its Māori name mikoikoi, this unique New Zealand native is prized for its golden-toned foliage, delicate white flowers, and resilience in just about any setting.

Why You’ll Love It

With its upright, grassy leaves that range from green to glowing bronze or gold, Libertia ixioides adds texture, movement, and color to your garden all year long. In spring, it puts on a delightful display of starry white flowers with golden centers, held just above the foliage on fine stems. These are followed by striking orange-gold seed pods that stick around for months – adding interest well into autumn and winter.

This plant doesn’t just look good – it works hard too! It’s drought-tolerant, wind-resistant, and thrives in full sun or part shade. Whether planted en masse, tucked into a rock garden, or featured in pots, Libertia ixioides delivers bold form and long-lasting color with minimal fuss.

 At a Glance

• Foliage: Narrow, upright, flax-like leaves in shades of green, gold, and bronze

• Flowers: Small, white, three-petaled blooms with yellow centers in spring

• Seed Pods: Bright orange capsules that add autumn interest

• Size: Grows 30–70cm tall and forms compact, tidy clumps

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Soil: Free-draining – tolerates dry or poor soils

• Great for: Borders, banks, pots, native gardens, coastal sites

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Bursts of delicate white flowers

• Summer to Autumn: Glowing orange seed pods

• Winter: Evergreen foliage with bronze or copper tones

Tough, Beautiful, and Totally Kiwi

Native to New Zealand from coastlines to mountain forests, Libertia ixioides has adapted to a variety of conditions – from dry hillsides to shady gullies. It’s hardy, reliable, and incredibly easy to care for, making it ideal for both seasoned gardeners and those just starting out.

Māori have long known this plant by names like mikoikoi and tūkāuki, and today it continues to play a key role in native restoration, cultural gardens, and contemporary landscaping.

Whether you're creating a low-maintenance native garden or adding drama to a modern design, Libertia ixioides is a smart, stylish choice. It’s one of those rare plants that’s both beautiful and bulletproof – uniquely Kiwi, and a joy to grow.

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📏 Standard Size – Supplied in 7cm square pots. See images for size reference.

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