Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Arthropodium [2198]

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Family: Liliaceae

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description_en: Genus of 12 species of evergreen or deciduous, rhizomatous, tufted perennials, found in a variety of open habitats, mainly in New Zealand and S. Australia. The radical, basally sheathing leaves are simple, entire, and linear to lance-shaped. Loose panicles or racemes of small flowers, with 6 spreading tepals and hairy anthers and filaments, are borne in summer. The hardier species, such as A. candidum and A. milleflorum are excellent for a sunny rock garden. Grow half-hardy species, such as A. cirratum, in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in frost-prone areas.

hardiness_en: Most are frost hardy to half hardy; A. candidum and A. milleflorum are hardy to -10°C (14°F) with good drainage.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or early spring, or divide in spring. Overwinter young plants under glass.

pests_en: New growth is particularly vulnerable to slugs.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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