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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Arthropodium cirratum
Height: 0.6m;  Spread: 0.5m
Rengarenga (Lily & Iris-like)
Green grey glaucous foliage.White flowers (spring). Frost tender. Coastal.
» Click here for more detailed information on Arthropodium cirratum...
Photo gallery:
Flowers in November in Canterbury.
..popular plant throughout RMBG.
..looks stunning in this formal en masse display at Alexandra Gardens Melb.
..and another.! Flowers just seem to float.
..like emerging bird chicks in a nest, these flowers buds are about to explore first light..
Stunning display at Kaurilands School, Titirangi