Lomandra longifolia 'lush green'

Spiny headed mat rush 'lush green'

Large perennial tussock grass with strong architectural shape. Forms dense tussocks of stiff, long flat leaves. Foliage on the 'Lush green' cultivar is a more vibrant green than on other varieties.


origin	NSW, Vic, Qld, WA, SA, Tas.
cultural notes	Fast growing, very hardy and long lived. Will grow in full sun or part shade in most soil conditions.
maintenance	May be pruned to reduce thatch and promote new growth.
tolerates	High drought tolerance and frost hardy, damp conditions and occasional flooding.
flowering season	Spring through to Summer
flower colour	Small clusters of cream to yellow perfumed bracts on flower spikes. The heavily scented nectar on flowers can attract pollinating beetles.
foliage colour	Tough narrow arching glossy green strap-like leaves 40-100cm long. Foliage on the 'Lush green' cultivar is a more vibrant green than on other varieties. The leaf bases are broad and the tips are prominantly toothed.
width	up to 1.2m
height	up to 0.8m
plant spacing	50cm apart
recommended uses	Specimen or mass planting, rockeries, indoor or outdoor container plant, often used in median strip or roadside plantings. The leaves provide a safe habitat for lizards and other small animals.

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