Lomandra longifolia
SPINY HEADED MAT RUSH, LONG LEAF MAT RUSH
Asparagaceae-Lomandroideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower & leaves as they form.

 
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Lomandra longifolia
SPINY HEADED MAT RUSH, LONG LEAF MAT RUSH
Asparagaceae-Lomandroideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer, late winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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