Description
Arthropodium ‘Matapouri Bay’ is a distinctive and attractive New Zealand native plant that belongs to the lily family. Also known as the New Zealand Rock Lily, it is characterized by its strappy leaves and clusters of delicate, star-shaped flowers.
Technical Overview:
- Botanical Name: Arthropodium ‘Matapouri Bay’
- Common Name: New Zealand Rock Lily
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Foliage: Strappy, arching leaves with a deep green color.
- Flowers: Clusters of small, star-shaped flowers held on slender stems. Flowers are usually white or pale pink.
- Height and Spread: Typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm with a similar spread.
- Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Type: Well-draining soil is essential for optimal growth.
- Watering: While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during dry spells is recommended.
- Frost: Frost tender so best for nothern areas.
How to Use in a New Zealand Garden:
- Landscaping Feature: Arthropodium ‘Matapouri Bay’ can be used as an eye-catching focal point in garden beds or as an ornamental feature in landscaping projects due to its elegant foliage and flowers.
- Borders and Edges: Planting these lilies along garden borders or pathways adds a touch of sophistication to the overall garden design.
- Mass Plantings: Create stunning visual displays by mass planting ‘Matapouri Bay’ in groups. This approach can be particularly effective in larger garden areas.
- Wildlife Attraction: The flowers of Arthropodium ‘Matapouri Bay’ may attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to a more dynamic and biodiverse garden.
- Maintenance: Slugs and snails like them so will need slug bait periodically to keep them looking attractive. You can divide them to create new plants in autumn on spring depending on location.
20 plants in 5cm pots and average one year in age.
