A tough and versatile Australian native grass!
Lomandra longifolia, commonly known as Spiny-headed Mat-rush, is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass native to Australia. It's valued for its resilience and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
It features slender, strap-like leaves and produces small, fragrant yellow flowers on spikes. It's a low-maintenance plant that adds a natural touch to any landscape.
Plant in well-drained soil and a sunny to partly shaded location. It's drought-tolerant and requires minimal care once established.
Perfect for native gardens, erosion control, and adding texture to borders.
Use as a filler, complimenting more showy plants, or plant en mass for a beautiful effect.
Great on slopes, around native trees, combined with rocks, and in groups.
PRICE: $6.00
SIZE: 5cm radius seedling
Lomandra longifolia
Lomandra longifolia is an Australian native plant, meaning it has been growing in Australia for thousands of years. It's an important part of the Australian ecosystem and has been used by Indigenous Australians for various purposes, including weaving and food.
In modern Australia, Lomandra longifolia is primarily used for landscaping and revegetation. Its tough nature makes it ideal for controlling erosion, stabilizing banks, and creating low-maintenance gardens. It's also used in native gardens to attract wildlife.
Growing Lomandra longifolia in your Australian garden is easy. It's adaptable to a wide range of soils, including sandy and clay soils, but prefers well-drained conditions. Plant it in a sunny or partly shaded location. It's drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering once established. It's also frost-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Lomandra longifolia is a versatile landscaping plant in Australia. Its clumping habit and arching leaves create a natural and relaxed look. It's effective for mass plantings, borders, and erosion control. It can also be used in containers.
Lomandra longifolia works well with other Australian native plants that prefer similar growing conditions. Consider pairing it with other grasses, shrubs, and flowering plants to create a diverse and resilient garden.
Lomandra longifolia is generally a hardy and disease-resistant plant. However, it's important to plant it in well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Overall, it's a low-maintenance plant that can thrive with minimal care.