Libertia is an evergreen rhizomatous genus in the Iridaceae family of about 12 species found in Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Chile, and the Andes from Bolivia through Colombia. It is in the Sisyrinchieae tribe.
Libertia grandiflora is native to New Zealand. It has long leathery iris like leaves and umbels of white flowers on stiff stems. It is surviving in my garden with little summer water, but probably would be happy with more. It blooms in spring. Photos by Mary Sue Ittner.
