Lomandra hystrix

Lomandra hystrix - mat rush

- Mature size: 1m tall/wide.
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Fast.

Uses: Pot/container plant, native garden, small gardens, Mediterranean garden, rockeries, ground cover, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, playgrounds, borders/edges, tropical garden, coastal gardens, erosion control, bank stability, retaining wall.

Noteworthy: Australian Native, hardy evergreen grass, low maintenance, attracts pollinators.

Tolerant: Hard cut-backs, coastal conditions, wind, Drought and light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.

Colour/Growth form: Upright compact growth, narrow bright green long leaves, creamy-yellow spiny flower spikes in Spring.

Lomandra hystrix (Mat Rush) is a fast-growing, hardy Australian native grass, ideal for a range of garden settings. It has an upright, compact form reaching 1m tall and wide and thrives in full sun to part shade. This plant is perfect for ground cover, borders, driveways, coastal gardens, and even erosion control. Its bright green, long leaves and creamy-yellow flower spikes in spring add visual interest, while its tolerance to drought, wind, light frost, and coastal conditions make it a low-maintenance choice. Lomandra hystrix is perfect for both small and large gardens, and adaptable to many soil types.