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Lomandra

Lomandra Longifolia

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Overview

Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia. Ideal for xeriscaping, it features grass-like, dark green leaves up to 3 feet in length and small, fragrant, yellow flowers. This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and requires minimal maintenance. Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–9Type Grass, Perennial
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction, image 91
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design; and is anLomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions; these plants are known for their low maintenance, image 98Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the gardenLomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping, image 83Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — green foundation that endures year-roundLomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — which can reach up to 39 inches in length; lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can, image 78+112

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae

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Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction, image 91
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design; and is an
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions; these plants are known for their low maintenance, image 98
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping, image 83
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — green foundation that endures year-round
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — which can reach up to 39 inches in length; lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can, image 78
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra typically achieves a height and spread of around 3 feet; grass / perennial for full or half, image 76
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Spring brings forth small, yellow, and cream flower spikes that are subtly fragrant, image 58
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal conditions; lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head, image 86
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia; commonly, image 47
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — which can reach up to 39 inches in length
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design; and, image 49
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its clumping form, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, adds texture and resilience to a landscape design; and, image 72
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — strap-like leaves of Lomandra longifolia; lomandra typically achieves a height and spread of around 3 feet, image 54
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have finely toothed margins
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions, image 90
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia; commonly, image 70
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra typically achieves a height and spread of around 3 feet; grass / perennial for full or half, image 99
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have finely toothed margins; yellow flowers in the garden, image 79
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — which can reach up to 39 inches in length; lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — evergreen plant native to Australia; which can reach up to 39 inches in length
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