Botanical Name
Libertia paniculata
Common Name
Grass Flag
Description
Grass Flag is a charming rainforest perennial renowned for its starry white flowers and attractive glossy strap-like foliage that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This ornamental species produces clusters of starry white flowers in spring and summer that are beautifully set off against the mid-green foliage, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing delicate seasonal interest. The dense, glossy bright green arching leaves form attractive clumps with strap-like foliage that maintains year-round appeal in moist conditions. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and semi-shaded positions with consistent moisture availability. Perfect for rainforest gardens, moist borders, and areas where native perennials with elegant foliage and reliable white flowering create refined landscape displays.
Plant Category
Grasses
Size (H x W)
Height: 60cm-1 meter, Spread: 50-80cm
Cultural SIgnificance
Libertia paniculata is widespread in NSW, growing mainly in coastal areas but extending into the central coast-tablelands divide, North Coast hinterland, and central western slopes, also found in southeastern Queensland and northeastern Victoria, thriving in moist soils with good organic content and semi-shaded exposure.
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