Libertia Species, New Zealand Iris, Orange Libertia

Libertiaperegrinans

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Libertia (lih-BER-tee-uh)
Species
peregrinans (per-re-GREE-nans)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Burlingame, California

COARSEGOLD, California

El Cerrito, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

Seaside, California

Ukiah, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2002 | positive

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