Lomandra Longifolia Mat Rush

Lomandra Longifolia (spiny-head mat-rush, spiky-headed mat-rush or basket grass) is a clumping Australian native grass that’s extremely hardy, you’ll struggle to find a tougher plant. 

Grasses look great mass-planted so their long leaves bring texture and movement to the garden. When planted near the back of a border they’re a great foil for bright bedding plants or shrubs, and in a pot on the deck they really break up the boring slabs.

Lomandra Longifolia withstands drought, salt-laden winds, pests, diseases and will grow in full sun or part shade. It will grow quickly if you water it regularly and enjoys most soils apart from water-logged ones, which to be fair very few plants can cope with.

Why not buy lots to protect an area of bare soil from erosion – grasses are one of the best low maintenance ways to keep your soil intact.

Quick Facts: 

• What to use me for: I’m great at soil erosion control, I bring texture and movement to the border, and break up your monotonous patio in a pot. Will handle drier conditions better than the hystrix.

• I grow to: I’ll grow to 80cms by 100cms – so pretty big for a clumping grass.

• Where to place me:  I like full sun and part shade.

• How far to space me:  Give me 50cms of elbow room.

• Soil Conditions: I like ‘em all except consistently waterlogged soils.

Our plants are beautifully grown and mature in size with developed roots and guaranteed sun hardened. These plants can be inserted straight into the ground and make an excellent garden plant.

We carefully package your plants into a custom size box to ensure safe transport and a healthy plant delivered to your door.