rengarenga
Arthropodium cirratum | rengarenga, renga lily, rock lily
A hardy, clump-forming evergreen perennial, ideal for adding texture and lushness to various garden settings. It features broad, arching, dark green leaves and produces airy sprays of starry white flowers with yellow stamens from late spring through summer. Perfect for mass planting, underplanting trees, or using as a groundcover in borders and around outdoor living areas. It thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, though it can tolerate full sun once established. Its low maintenance, drought tolerance, and ability to withstand coastal winds make it a popular choice for coastal, and cottage gardens. Space plants 50-60cm apart to accommodate their spreading habit.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
open rocky places
coastal forest
drainage.
dry
free draining
well drained
moist
sun.
partial shade
full shade
full sun
mature specifications.
height | 1m
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | (September) - November - December
fruiting | December - February
did you know?
Rengarenga is thought to have been cultivated by māori for its edible rootstock. Today, it remains popular in gardens, albeit as an ornamental rather than a vegetable.