A group of clump forming grasses found across Australia and with a few Lomandra species into New Guinea, some are wonderful landscaping plants.
With over 50 Lomandra species they are found widely along the east coast of Australia from Cape York through to Victoria and South Australia.
Generally described as a clump forming perennial, they are popular for the drought tolerant nature, easy care and generally low maintenance requirements. The species do differ in growth habit including height, foliage form and foliage colour. Some are more suited to damp conditions than others, however all are very hardy plants.
A number of species are widely used in roadside plantings, streetscapes and general landscaping projects, many of these are selected or improved forms, chosen for the foliage colour and height. A few species have fragrant flowers and this includes L. confertifolia. Also used as a low growing border plant and many are suited to growing in containers.
Lomandra are popular not only for their foliage but also the highly scented flowers which form during spring to summer. Many species make excellent border plants.
Lomandra Varieties for Gardens and Landscaping
Increasingly popular with landscapers this clump forming Australian Native Grass that is not only frost tolerant but also drought tolerant making it an excellent choice for dry areas.
Most Lomandras will have small but attractive flowers in spring. Great for landscaping, borders and as a feature grass.
A number of species have become very popular with landscapers with the more widely used being :
- Lomandra confertifolia is from Queensland and coastal ares of Northern NSW. Cultivars include ’tilga’, ‘little pal’ and ‘wingara’
- Lomandra ‘Silve Grace’(Lomandra confertifolia spp. rubginosa) is a relatively new cultivar with attractive weeping foliage and yellow flowers during summer. The foliage of this clump forming perennial has a silvery green/grey look and the flower are fragrant. Will reach 40 – 50 cm and prefers full sun to part shade in a well drained position. Drought and frost tolerant once established.
- Lomandra filiformis – Commonly called the Wattle Mat Rush is widely spread from Victoria and SA, through NSW to Queensland. Cultivars include: ‘mondra’ and ‘savannah blue’
- Lomandra hysterix
- Lomandra longifolia – Commonly called the Spiny Headed Mat Rush is native to Eastern Australia and is known as ‘Spiny Head Matt Rush’ cultivars include ‘tanika’, ‘katrinus’ and ‘nyalla’.
Other Lomandra Species include :
- Lomandra confertifolia ssp. rubiginosa
- Lomandra cylindrica syn Lomandra affinis cylindrica
- Lomandra glauca – Aussie Blue Grass
- Lomandra gracilis
- Lomandra leptostachya syn Lomandra confertifolia ssp leptostachya
- Lomandra nana
- Lomandra patens
However it is L. confertifolia and L. longifolia that are widely used in the garden
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