Libertia peregrinans

Related to the Iris, this evergreen plant forms a slowly creeping clump of grassy light green leaves, each handsomely banded lengthwise with cinnamon orange. Sprays of small white flowers appear among the leaves, opening in succession from late spring into summer. An unusual edging or container plant for mild winter regions. Appreciates a rich, moist soil but also drought tolerant. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring. When not in flower this plant can be easily mistaken for an ornamental grass. Native to New Zealand, this is well suited to the Pacific Northwest and down into California.