Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lomandra longifolia confertifolia Lime Tuff Spiny Head Mat Rush, Basket Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Lomandra Lime Tuff is a compact and hardy evergreen grass-like plant native to Australia. It is highly regarded for its vibrant lime-green foliage and its ability to thrive in tough conditions. Lomandra Lime Tuff features long, narrow leaves that grow in dense tufts, creating a clumping habit. known for its resilience and tolerance to drought, heat, and poor soils. It is well-suited for use as a ground cover, edging plant, or in mass plantings. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is a great choice for adding texture and colour to various garden settings. Grows to approx. 50cm H x 50cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Embankment, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Xanthorrhoeaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High