Spiky Headed Mat Rush
(Lomandra longifola)

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Lomandra longifola

This is a tough and durable species, widely used in urban landscape plantings as a strappy bed filler. It produces a soft rhizome at its base and an upright clump of green foliage. Once established it will tolerate a wide range of conditions, including dry shade and waterlogged soils. This plant is an egg laying site for butterflies and a habitat plant for frogs.

Watering needs
Irrigate weekly
Origin
Native
Type
Groundcover and grass
Size
Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
Allowable in Power and Water sewer and water easements
No