Arthropodium cirratum (Renga Lily)

Arthropodium cirratum (Renga Lily) white flower cluster on a leafy green plant for sale
Arthropodium cirratum (Renga Lily) showing multiple white petals against long narrow green leaves

Botanical name: Arthropodium cirratum

Common names: Renga Lily, Rock-lily

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Laxmanniaceae)

Subfamily: Lomandroideae

Origin: New Zealand

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

It is evergreen with small white flowers in early summer. This plant was possibly formerly cultivated for its edible root by the Maoris, the root grows larger under cultivation.




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