Lomandra longifolia

Save a plant

Where do you want to save Lomandra longifolia?

Plants I own
Wishlist
Go to My Plants
Grass Like
Buy this from Plant Nurseries
5 Suppliers

A species of evergreen, perennial, rhizomatous grass with strap-like, arching narrow foliage which may vary in colour from green to gold to variegated grey-green and creamy white. Easy-to-grow in a wide range of soils, and drought tolerant once established

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H6
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Genus
A genus of over 50 species of hardy perennial, tufted, herbaceous rush, native to Australia, with narrow, strappy green, yellow or variegated foliage, woody rhizomes and fibrous roots. The foliage can be aromatic, sometimes with an unpleasant smell. Spikes of creamy-white to yellow flower clusters may be seen in summer
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Water new new plants regularly . Will tolerate most soil types and drought once established, but dislikes waterlogged soils. See ornamental grasses cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division of clumps in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required. See tidy evergreen grasses for further advice

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot and fungal diseases if grown in wet conditions