Libertia grandiflora – Architectural Evergreen with Starry White Spring Flowers

Libertia grandiflora is a beautifully refined evergreen perennial that brings clean lines, subtle movement, and year-round structure to the garden. Its narrow, upright, sword-like leaves form neat clumps that sit comfortably in both contemporary and naturalistic planting schemes, offering a calm, architectural presence throughout the seasons.

In late spring to early summer, delicate sprays of star-shaped white flowers appear above the foliage, catching the light and adding a soft contrast to the strong vertical leaves. The flowers are followed by attractive seed heads that extend the season of interest and add gentle texture as they mature.

Exceptionally adaptable and easy to grow, Libertia grandiflora thrives in sunny, free-draining positions and is tolerant of drought once established. It works particularly well in gravel gardens, coastal settings, and mixed borders, where its crisp form complements grasses, perennials, and shrubs alike.

Elegant, understated, and wonderfully reliable, Libertia grandiflora is a superb choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure with a light, seasonal flourish.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh evergreen foliage looks clean and upright.
Late Spring / Early Summer: Starry white flowers rise above the leaves.
Autumn: Seed heads add texture and movement.
Winter: Evergreen clumps provide structure and form.

Key Features

• Architectural foliage – Upright, sword-like evergreen leaves.

• White spring flowers – Light, star-shaped blooms.

• Evergreen structure – Reliable year-round presence.

• Drought tolerant – Thrives in dry, sunny sites once established.

• Low maintenance – Easy and dependable.

Perfect For

• Gravel and Mediterranean gardens – Ideal for free-draining soils.

• Modern borders – Clean lines and strong form.

• Coastal planting – Tolerant of wind and exposure.

• Containers – Excellent structure for pots.

• Mixed perennial borders – Adds contrast and rhythm.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to light shade; best flowering in sun.
Soil: Free-draining soil; dislikes winter wet.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across much of the UK.
Care: Remove spent flower stems after flowering; divide clumps if congested.

Looks Great With

• Grasses – Stipa tenuissima, Festuca glauca, Anemanthele.

• Silver foliage – Artemisia, Senecio ‘Sunshine’.

• Mediterranean plants – Lavender, Phormium, Hebe.

• Soft perennials – Gaura, Verbena, Erigeron.