*RETAIL - Libertia ixioides 'Taupo After Dark'
A Cistus introduction. This sport, from a green seedling of the cultivar, 'Taupo Blaze', has been eye-catching from the start, itsĀ dark, olive-green leaves with, indeed, violet hues make it a standout in any container or garden. Stiff leaves, to 18" tall or so, form clumps to 1-2 ft wide showing off clusters of 3-petaled, white flowers in spring followed by yellow-orange seed pods. To for best color but dappled shade is fine with even summer water for best growth. Frost hardy, with summer water and protection especially from freezing winds, to the mid teens F, USDA zone 8b.
NEW ZEALAND IRIS
Iridaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
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A Cistus introduction. This sport, from a green seedling of the cultivar, 'Taupo Blaze', has been eye-catching from the start, itsĀ dark, olive-green leaves with, indeed, violet hues make it a standout in any container or garden. Stiff leaves, to 18" tall or so, form clumps to 1-2 ft wide showing off clusters of 3-petaled, white flowers in spring followed by yellow-orange seed pods. To for best color but dappled shade is fine with even summer water for best growth. Frost hardy, with summer water and protection especially from freezing winds, to the mid teens F, USDA zone 8b.
NEW ZEALAND IRIS
Iridaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
