Species libertia
Lime-green leaves

libertia

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger'

The Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' is an evergreen perennial that features showy, golden-yellow foliage and creamy white flowers that bloom from spring to summer. It is relatively easy to care for and enjoys bright sunlight or partial sun to keep the foliage bright and vibrant. 'Goldfinger' prefers to be planted in moist, rich, organic soil and requires little to no maintenance. It grows in clumps and reaches a moderate height, making it great for containers, landscaping, or groundcover. It is also an excellent choice for a low maintenance garden as it needs very little to thrive.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

gold,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' should be watered once every 3 to 4 days. Water deeply, so that the roots get enough moisture, and ensure the soil does not dry out. In dryer months, water about once per week, ensuring the soil stays moist. During hot summer months, Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' should be watered twice per week due to the increased evaporation rate. As with most plants, check the soil to assess if further watering is necessary. Water until it runs through the drainage hole in the pot to avoid root rot, and be sure to empty the drainage saucer as soon as possible to avoid root rot.

sunlight

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' thrives in full sunlight, so it should be placed in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of light per day. If possible, the sun should come from a south or southwest facing window, or a window facing an unobstructed outdoor area with little foliage blocking the sun's rays. In the winter, sunlight hours may decrease, so providing supplemental light with a grow light may be necessary. The plant should be situated away from drafts, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

pruning

Libertia 'Goldfinger' should be pruned in early spring, once the weather has warmed up and the danger of frost has passed. Pruning should be done with a sharp pair of garden shears to remove any dead or damaged stems and foliage. Libertia 'Goldfinger' should only be lightly pruned, removing no more than a third of the plant and ideally keeping a natural shape. Pruning can be done annually or every other year, depending on the desired look and size of the plant.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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