Arthropodium cirratum (Renga Lily)

Arthropodium cirratum, Renga Lily, Rock-lily

Botanical name: Arthropodium cirratum

Common names: Renga Lily, Rock-lily

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Laxmanniaceae)

Subfamily: Lomandroideae

Origin: New Zealand

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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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