Dwarf Rock Lily
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(Arthropodium candidum)
Dwarf Rock Lily (Arthropodium candidum)
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John Barkla
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-10-21T09:17:43-07:00 |
Summary
Arthropodium candidum, commonly known as Dwarf Rock Lily, is a deciduous perennial herb that originates from a variety of habitats in New Zealand, including grasslands, rocky outcrops, and open forest areas. It typically grows to a height of 0.4-0.9 feet (0.1-0.3 meters) and can spread up to 3 feet (0.9 meters) wide. The plant forms clumps of grass-like foliage and produces racemes of star-shaped white flowers during the spring and summer months, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Dwarf Rock Lily is valued for its low maintenance and ability to thrive in a range of garden settings. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in border plantings due to its compact size and attractive foliage. The plant prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it enjoys regular watering, it is also somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Dwarf Rock Lily is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dwarf Rock Lily is valued for its low maintenance and ability to thrive in a range of garden settings. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in border plantings due to its compact size and attractive foliage. The plant prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it enjoys regular watering, it is also somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Dwarf Rock Lily is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 0.4-0.9 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, rocky outcrops, and open forest areas in New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: New Zealand Rock Lily
Scientific Names: Arthropodium candidum, Arthropodium reflexum, Arthropodium bulbosum, Arthropodium ramulosum
GBIF Accepted Name: Arthropodium candidum Raoul