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Spring–Summer
New Zealand Iris
Libertia formosa
Family: Iridaceae
Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginSouth America, New Zealand
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer
New Zealand iris forms elegant clumps of iris-like foliage topped in spring with branched sprays of pure white three-petalled flowers, its architectural year-round form as attractive as the bloom.
Symbolism & Meaning
freedom, clarity
In the Victorian language of flowers, new zealand iris means “Freedom”.
Habitat & Environment
South America, New Zealand
New Zealand Iris is native to South America, New Zealand.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameLibertia formosa
- FamilyIridaceae
- Native ToSouth America, New Zealand
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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