{"product_id":"lixi-xl-1","title":"Libertia Ixioides - NZ Iris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5009086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\" data-id=\"5009086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibertia ixioides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names: New Zealand Iris, Mikoikoi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFamily: Iridaceae\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin: New Zealand\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen Perennial \/ Clump-forming Iris\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLibertia ixioides is a striking NZ native perennial prized for its stiff, upright, sword-like leaves and clean architectural form. Its foliage ranges from green to golden hues depending on cultivar, and it produces a delicate display of white star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, it is ideal for modern landscapes, mass plantings, and tough sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rigid, sword-like leaves forming a dense clump; colour typically green to golden-green depending on conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e White starry flowers in late spring–early summer, followed by attractive orange seed pods that extend seasonal interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming perennial with a clean, architectural silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides habitat structure, attracts pollinators, and performs well in dry, exposed, or coastal environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, clump-forming perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (best colour in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-draining soils; thrives in sand, gravel, or poor soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy; tolerates frost, coastal wind, and exposed sites\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural accent plant in modern or native gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMass planting for strong structural impact\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for coastal and dry landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well along paths, borders, and rockeries\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreat companion to flaxes, grasses, hebes, and coprosmas\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old or damaged leaves as needed; trim spent flower stems after flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during establishment; low water needs afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds to a light spring fertiliser in poor soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy and generally pest-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to maximise colour and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange seed capsules provide long-lasting ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eLibertia\u003c\/em\u003e is named after Marie-Anne Libert, a pioneering Belgian botanist—though this species is uniquely New Zealand, thriving in conditions many other irises cannot tolerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Libertia ixioides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, architectural NZ native offering year-round structure, seasonal flowers, and impressive durability—perfect for modern landscapes, restoration projects, and low-maintenance garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our XL size in 1.5l pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab61896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ab61896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NZ Iris","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45494133588034,"sku":"LIXI- XL-1","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Libertia_Ixiodes_14_R1UB4CB8CZ28.jpg?v=1791513287","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/lixi-xl-1","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}