Libertia (Libertia ixioides)

Common name: libertia, NZ iris

Libertia ixioides is a hardy, clumping plant suited to coastal and open sites, commonly used as a groundcover in restoration and amenity planting.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Coastal planting

Open lowland sites

Amenity and landscape planting

Characteristics

Height: up to 30–60cm

Form: clumping, strap-leaved perennial

Habitat: coastal and open lowland environments

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Groundcover in restoration planting

Coastal restoration

Amenity and urban planting

Soil stabilisation