Arthropodium cirratum Renga Renga Lily / Maikāika / Rock Lily is one of New Zealand's most elegant and hardworking native perennials, beloved by gardeners and ecologists alike. A hardy and adaptable perennial, Renga Renga forms large, lush clumps of drooping, fleshy strap-shaped leaves and produces starry white flowers in airy panicles from early to mid-summer.
The flowers are followed by fruits and seeds that attract birds, extending the plant's ecological value well beyond its flowering season.
But Renga Renga is far more than just a pretty face. Its dense clumping habit and fleshy root system stabilise fragile banks and help prevent erosion, while its flowers provide a seasonal nectar source for native pollinators including flies and bees. Its broad, arching foliage creates shelter for native invertebrates and ground-dwelling lizards. Equally at home in a small courtyard garden or a large-scale restoration planting, Renga Renga also makes a superb container plant.
⚠️ Pest Note: Renga Renga is susceptible to slug and snail damage, and can occasionally be affected by leaf-spot fungus in damp, shady situations.
