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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

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) — these plants are known for their low maintenance requirements

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — these plants are known for their low maintenance requirements; lomandra longifolia stands up well to coastal conditions

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial for full or half; green foundation that endures year-round, image 92

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping, image 60

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction

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) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils

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) — commonly referred to as spiny-head mat-rush or basket grass; this hardy plant is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — and is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes; strap-like leaves of Lomandra longifolia

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — adding to its ornamental value; evergreen plant native to Australia

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) — making them an ideal selection for challenging sites; are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have, image 61

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra typically achieves a height and spread of around 3 feet; grass / perennial for full or half

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Though these inflorescences are not the main attraction; its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic areas

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Though these inflorescences are not the main attraction; its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic, image 82

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass-like appearance and resilience in diverse conditions

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — making them an ideal selection for challenging sites; are dark green with a slightly bluish tinge and often have finely

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and requires minimal maintenance, image 94

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial for full or half; green foundation that endures year-round, image 69

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandras are remarkably drought resistant once established and can handle occasional wet soils; its clumping form, reaching

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Its durability also makes it suitable for high-traffic areas; making them an ideal selection for challenging sites, image 88

Photographs by 11 contributors

John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Margaret Donald, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Nina Kerr, CC BY 4.0 · source
Kevin Thiele from Perth, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Poyt448, Peter Woodard, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
NatureMapr, CC BY 4.0 · source
Keith Edkins, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Neb, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Peterdownunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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