Arthropodium candidum 'Rubrum'

Also Known As

Arthropodium candidum 'Maculatum'
Arthropodium candidum 'Purpureum'
Arthropodium candidum rubrum
Dwarf Rock Lily
New Zealand Rock Lily

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3"-10"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7b-11

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Arthropodium candidum 'Rubrum' plant details

Arthropodium candidum 'Rubrum' is a semi-evergreen perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber or grass (or grassy in appearance) with purple, red and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arthropodium candidum 'Rubrum'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen purple, red and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arthropodium candidum 'Rubrum'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arthropodium candidum 'Maculatum', known as dwarf rock lily, is a delicate, bulbous plant with narrow, linear, grass-like, bronze-coloured foliage with darker chocolatey speckles. In summer, airy clusters of white, starry flowers rise above the foliage. Clumping or slowly spreading 8-12 inches tall eventually to 18 inches wide. Excellent for the sunny rock garden with good drainage. Can also be used as a small, open ground cover and edger for beds and pathways. Shade tolerant but with best flowering in sun. Photo: Wikimedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Little lily relation from New Zealand, with purple, grassy leaves, to 10" tall, in slowly spreading clumps to 12" wide, a colorful groundcover that seeds itself in a nice way. Tiny but numerous white, bell shaped-flowers hover above the dark foliage in summer. Great in the goth garden. Half sun to shade is best with regular summer water. Evergreen to 20 °F and frost hardy to 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Short 3-4” clumps of burgundy plum infused, spotted grassy foliage…small, white floral stars float above the foliage on wiry 6-10” stems in summer…the effect is ethereal! Quite easy in well drained soil (there must be no clay in New Zealand), sun on the coast, part shade inland. Prefers regular moisture. Creates a little patch where happy…evergreen in warmer winters. Sweet!!