Botanical name:

Arthropodium cirratum

Common name(s):

Reinga lily, Renga Renga, Rock lily

About:

A native lily forming clumps of broad green leaves up to 80cm tall, with delicate starry white flowers on 1m stems. Often used in landscaping and home gardens as an effective ground cover beneath trees, it provides nectar for bees from September to December. Fast-growing and highly attractive to birds, this hardy lily is a valuable addition to any garden.

Natural habitat:

Coastal areas & as the name suggests, usually on rocky outcrops.

Growing environment:

Drought, Salt, Wind, Coastal, Free draining tolerant

Endemic distribution:

Three Kings Islands, throughout the North Island & upper South Island, north of Greymouth and Kaikoura 

Height: 1m

Flowering:

September – December with a white flowers.

Fruiting:

January - March

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Pots/Containers & Flowers

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed or division.

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