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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Native to New Zealand, Arthropodium candidum ‘Maculatum’ forms a low carpet of bronze, grass-like leaves, from which sprays of small, starry flowers on short wiry stems appear in spring and summer. It’s perfect for growing in a rock garden or at the edge of a path, and makes a great specimen for a container display.

Grow Arthropodium candidum ‘Maculatum’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds in winter so the cold can break their dormancy – they may take very many months to appear.

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Arthropodium ‘Maculatum’ and wildlife

Arthropodium ‘Maculatum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Arthropodium ‘Maculatum’ poisonous?

Arthropodium ‘Maculatum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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