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Lomandra hystrix, commonly known as green mat-rush or creek mat-rush, is a tough, versatile Australian native perennial grass-like herb. It is widely used in home gardens and large-scale landscaping across Australia due to its ability to handle both extreme wet and dry conditions.
Light requirement: Full sun to deep shade.
Water requirement: Low to moderate.
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods. Thrives in periodically wet soils and humid conditions.
Soil: Adaptable; it tolerates clay, sandy, and poor soil types.
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes.
Mature Height: 1m
Mature Width: 1m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: High
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 80 cm to 130 cm long and 5 mm to 20 mm wide.
Flower colour: Yellow to cream.
Flowering season: Late summer and autumn
Flower size: The flowers bloom clustered together along spiny, heavily branched green spikes which can grow up to 90 cm to 130 cm long, frequently reaching the same length as the surrounding grass leaves.
Fragrance: They emit a heavy, sweet, and pleasant perfume that attracts butterflies and native pollinators.
Lomandra hystrix, commonly known as green mat-rush or creek mat-rush, is a tough, versatile Australian native perennial grass-like herb. It is widely used in home gardens and large-scale landscaping across Australia due to its ability to handle both extreme wet and dry conditions.
Light requirement: Full sun to deep shade.
Water requirement: Low to moderate.
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods. Thrives in periodically wet soils and humid conditions.
Soil: Adaptable; it tolerates clay, sandy, and poor soil types.
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes.
Mature Height: 1m
Mature Width: 1m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: High
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 80 cm to 130 cm long and 5 mm to 20 mm wide.
Flower colour: Yellow to cream.
Flowering season: Late summer and autumn
Flower size: The flowers bloom clustered together along spiny, heavily branched green spikes which can grow up to 90 cm to 130 cm long, frequently reaching the same length as the surrounding grass leaves.
Fragrance: They emit a heavy, sweet, and pleasant perfume that attracts butterflies and native pollinators.