Arthropodium cirratum

The Arthropodium cirratum, locally known as 'Matapouri Bay', is an adorable New Zealand perennial plant that is not well known but is the ideal alternative to hostas to which it bears some resemblance. This plant can handle heat and dry soil well and produces a beautiful clump of sword-shaped leaves with white, star-shaped flowers in early summer. It's easy to take care of if you plant it in well-drained soil. The Arthropodium cirratum is a herbaceous perennial plant from New Zealand that grows near the sea on rocks, sandy soil, and well-drained soil with morning sun or partial shade. It can grow up to 80cm in height and 60cm in width when it blooms. The leaves are evergreen and have a shiny blue-green colour with parallel veins. The flowers bloom in June on green stems with purple tips and have 6 white petals and tricoloured stamens at their tips. The rhizomes measure 2 to 3 cm in diameter.

For those who live in warm climates and have well-drained soil, Arthropodium cirratum is an excellent choice for coastal or dry gardens, pathways, and under deciduous trees and shrubs. It pairs well in partially shaded areas with euphorbias, lady's mantle, epimediums, and Beschorneria yuccoides. It's also suitable for ground cover with columbines, painted Japanese ferns, or tiny violets.