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Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed mat rush)
2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lomandra longifolia
Other names
Spiny-headed mat rush, Spiky-headed mat rush, Basket grass
Genus
Lomandra Lomandra
Species
L. longifolia - L. longifolia is a dense, evergreen perennial forming a wide clump of flat, upright to arching, linear, dark green leaves and cylindrical racemes or panicles of fragrant, cream or pale yellow flowers in summer.
Lomandra longifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Dense, Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring.. Old clumps can be burned to rejuvenate.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed mat rush) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade, especially in areas with very hot summers. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lomandra longifolia
Other names
Spiny-headed mat rush, Spiky-headed mat rush, Basket grass
Genus
Lomandra Lomandra
Species
L. longifolia - L. longifolia is a dense, evergreen perennial forming a wide clump of flat, upright to arching, linear, dark green leaves and cylindrical racemes or panicles of fragrant, cream or pale yellow flowers in summer.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Dense, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring.. Old clumps can be burned to rejuvenate.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed mat rush) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade, especially in areas with very hot summers. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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