water wise plants

bird attracting
clay soils
shady gardens

urban and commercial
residential
erosion control

woodland
riparian

light - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
heavy - clay soils
good drainage
reasonable drainage
poor drainage

Lomandra hysterix

Large tufting plant growing to a height and width of 1.5m. Leave are gracefully arching and usually a bright green.


origin	North Eastern NSW, Qld.
cultural notes	A hardy plant that will grow in full sun or heavy shade. Will tolerate a range of soils but requires ample moisture.
maintenance	Can be cut back if required.
tolerates	Toleratant of temporary innundation and moderate frosts.
flowering season	Spring and Summer.
flower colour	Cream coloured, sweet smelling flowers are held on branched flower spike just behind the tips of the foliage.
foliage colour	Foliage is usually bright green, but darker leaved versions can be seen.
width	up to 1.5m
height	up to 1.5m
plant spacing	100cm apart
recommended uses	Good soil binder for steep banks. Suitable for mass plantings and borders. Arching foliage can be used to cover unsightly concrete edges. Suitable as an indoor container plant.

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