Botanical name:

Arthropodium candidum

Common name(s):

Dwarf Renga, Small Rock Lilly

About:

A deciduous species with delicate, narrow, grass-like leaves ranging from 10–30cm long. From early spring to summer, it produces sprays of small, starry white flowers on erect stems above the foliage. Native to open forests and scrub from Coromandel southward, it thrives in both sun and shade across various soil types. However, it is highly susceptible to damage from slugs and snails. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens or container planting.

Natural habitat:

Usually in montane habitats often in forest and scrub. Shade tolerant, but flowers best in sun.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Drought, Shade, Salt, Wetland, Wind, Coastal, Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

Throughout New Zealand’s North & South Island’s.

Height: 15cm

Flowering:

November – January with a white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

January – February

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings, Pioneer Plantings & Container friendly

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.