rock lily flower Arthropodium cirratum

rock lily flower Arthropodium cirratumPerfectly content in dry shade, Arthropodium cirratum is a New Zealand native we adore for its toughness, elegance, and year round good looks. Also known as Renga Lily, this low maintenance evergreen perennial forms dense clumps of glossy, elongated leaves about 2' tall and wide, making it a superb choice for path edging, tree understory plantings, and difficult shady corners. In summer, Renga Lily sends up graceful 2' sprays of white orchid like

Perfectly content in dry shade, Arthropodium cirratum is a New Zealand native we adore for its toughness, elegance, and year-round good looks. Also known as Renga Lily, this low-maintenance evergreen perennial forms dense clumps of glossy, elongated leaves about 2' tall and wide, making it a superb choice for path edging, tree understory plantings, and difficult shady corners.

In summer, Renga Lily sends up graceful 2' sprays of white orchid-like flowers, each ornamented with fuzzy pink and yellow stamens. The blooms are long lasting, lovely for cutting, and wonderfully showy against the lush foliage. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, clay-ish soil tolerant, and salt spray tolerant, this is a hardworking plant with a surprisingly refined appearance.

Plant Arthropodium cirratum in part shade to shade with well-drained soil. It thrives with an annual side-dress of compost and can be cut back to about 1' tall whenever it needs refreshing. Hardy to about 15°F, it is a stellar dry shade perennial. Explore more favorites in our Best Selling - Perennials & Biennials collection.