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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 8–9
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — and is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes; strap-like leaves of Lomandra longifolia, image 64Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal conditions; lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head, image 63Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — these plants are known for their low maintenance requirements; lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal, image 62Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — making them an ideal selection for challenging sites; are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have, image 61Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping, image 60Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Though these inflorescences are not the main attraction; its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic, image 59+92

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asparagaceae

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Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — evergreen plant native to Australia; which can reach up to 39 inches in length, image 97
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — and is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes; strap-like leaves of Lomandra longifolia, image 64
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal conditions; lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head, image 63
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — these plants are known for their low maintenance requirements; lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal, image 62
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — making them an ideal selection for challenging sites; are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have, image 61
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping, image 60
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Though these inflorescences are not the main attraction; its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic, image 59
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Spring brings forth small, yellow, and cream flower spikes that are subtly fragrant, image 58
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — adding to its ornamental value; evergreen plant native to Australia, image 57
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have finely toothed margins; yellow flowers in the garden, image 56
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — which can reach up to 39 inches in length; lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can, image 55
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) — Lomandra typically achieves a height and spread of around 3 feet; grass / perennial for full or half, image 53
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions; these plants are known for their low maintenance, image 52
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — evergreen plant native to Australia; which can reach up to 39 inches in length, image 51
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — commonly referred to as spiny-head mat-rush or basket grass; this hardy plant is drought-tolerant, thrives in full, image 50
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) — This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and requires minimal maintenance, image 48
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia; commonly, image 47
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial for full or half; green foundation that endures year-round
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — green foundation that endures year-round; grass / perennial with yellow blooms
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic areas; making them an ideal selection for challenging sites

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