How tall does Lomandra grow?

How tall does Lomandra grow?

They can grow from 40cm up to 1m long and 8-12mm wide and are usually taller than the flowering stem. Leaf bases are broad with yellow, orange or brownish margins and the tips of the leaves are prominently toothed. The inflorescence is usually a panicle of clusters of sessile flowers.

How big does Lomandra tanika grow?

Size: 50 – 60 cm high x 65 cm wide. Planting Density: 3-6 plants per m², 2-3 plants per linear metre. Uses: Ideal for borders, specimen planting and mass planting. Position: Full sun to moderate shade.

Is Lomandra tanika fast growing?

A clumping grass-like perennial with attractive narrow bluish-green foliage and masses of perfumed yellow flowers in spring. Great as a background or mass planting in the garden….Lomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’ Mat Rush.

How far apart do I plant Lomandra tanika?

LOMANDRA TANIKA – a truly great new variety, with lush green foliage, and the foliage hangs gracefully over in an arch. I have found that in our great Waikato climate, the ideal spacing is about 1 plant per square metre; this allows you to see the plant in its full shape.

What is the tallest Lomandra?

Lomandra hystrix ‘Katie Belles
LOMANDRA: Lomandra hystrix ‘Katie Belles’ – this is the tallest of this plant group, similar in height to the species Lomandra hystrix.

What is the smallest Lomandra?

Which Lomandra is best for your garden?

• Little Con. Petite, compact, resilient, our shortest lomandra at up to 30cm, and a perfect no-mow lawn alternative groundcover.
• Lime Tuff PBR.
• Evergreen Baby.
• Echidna Grass.
• Verday.
• Little Pal.
• Little Cricket.
• Nyalla.

Is Lomandra tanika a native?

Lomandra longifolia Lomandra Tanika is a hardy Australian native evergreen with shiny green strap leaves and yellow flower spikes that come out in Spring. This plant is very hardy and has even been called by some as “close to indestructible.”

Do you cut back Lomandra?

For Lomandra, Dianella, and most strappy leaf and grass plants in large scale plantings it is best to cut the plant back to no lower than 15 cm. This ensures the plant will survive. Avoid pruning in a drought, or in the middle of summer. Liriope can always be cut to the ground, preferably in winter.

Will Lomandra grow in shade?

Spiny-headed Mat-rush (Lomandra longifolia) – seen here there and everywhere, because it’s one of the toughest of our native plants. It will grow in full sun or dense shade and produces honey-scented creamy flower spikes in spring.

Can you divide Lomandra?

Many native grasses and strappy-leaved plants, such as Lomandra hystrix, can be propagated by division. To divide the root ball, Angus uses a bread knife as the serrated edge cuts through the plant easily. It’s not always necessary to cut through the entire root ball.

What can I plant next to Lomandra?

Foliage Fountain A lime green potted pomegranate looks lush and wonderful next to a grass-like Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’. Additional lime players— Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’, Carex ‘Everillo’, and Cistus ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ also make appearances.

Do native grasses grow in shade?

Because native grasses are very efficient users of water, they do not compete with trees like cool-season grasses. Hard Fescue and Chewing’s Fescue are both shorter bunch grasses that also thrive in shady areas. In heavily shaded areas it is best to use our Shady Grass Mixture.