Lomandra longifolia used as a low growing ground cover

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Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush

Lomandra longifolia
Trees and Plants > Rainforest Trees > Riparian Trees > Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush
Extremely versatile and hardy bush tucker plants that will grow almost anywhere. An important stabilizing plant for stream banks, as well as a useful ornamental grass in native gardens. Pull the leaves out from the base of the clump and chew the white fle... Read More
Other Names: Spiny head Mat Rush

$2.40 ($2.40-$18.75 choose a size)

Buy 16+ @$2.40ea usually:$4.90ea

Specifications of Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush Reviews & Tips

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GW1
★★★★★ 8y ago

BRUNSWICK HEADS, NSW, Australia

Fills spaces and holds soil

Craig Dunk
10y ago

Grafton, NSW, Australia

Lomandra - Mat Rush

I have planted over 100 around my dam to stabilise the banks. Kangaroos and wallabies leave them alone, and they provide habitat for frogs, lizards and birds. Awesome plant.

CountryRoadsFarmstay1
★★★★ 17y ago

Nabiac, NSW, Australia

Using as a ground cover to stop erorision and doing well.

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