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Arthropodium candidum

Also Known As

  • Dwarf Rock Lily

Plant type

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

size

  • H: 3"-12"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Arthropodium candidum plant details

Arthropodium candidum is a deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arthropodium candidum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seldom seen little perennial that should be more widely available! Thin, grass like leaves to 3" are a copper green color…flower stems are 6" tall, dainty and numerous with white flowers in a haze June – Sept. Sun to part shade, well drained soils, nice rock garden or wall plant, edger or small accent, even the bright woodland! Easy to grow and long lived. USDA Z8
Purple-brown grass like deciduous foliage with purple leaf spots. Distantly related to the lily, white flowers.

Gardening facts about Arthropodium candidum plant

How to Grow Arthropodium candidum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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