Lomandra confertifolia ‘Wingarra’ – Mat Rush

 

A clumping grass-like perennial with beautiful blue-grey narrow foliage. It has spikes of yellow flowers in summer. Great as a border or pot plant, and for massed planting. It likes a well drained situation in clay loam to sandy loam, sunny position.

Family : Lomandraceae
Cultivar Name: Wingarra
Plant Type : Ground cover, Grass or grass-like
Width : 0.4
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Lomandra confertifolia
Common Name : Mat Rush
Height : 0.4
Flower Color : Cream
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects, Lizards