A clumping grass-like perennial with broad shiny green foliage and masses of fragrant yellow flowers in spring. A much more compact form of Lomandra hystrix than normal. Great as a background plant or for mass planting. Phytophthora resistant, tolerant of high humidity and wet summer. Tolerates light frost. Will do well in a wide range of soil types including clay, sun to quite shady. Good for erosion control and for rain gardens, to stabilise banks.
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Mat Rush
Scientific Name - Lomandra hystrix
Family - Lomandraceae
Cultivar Name - Tropic Belle
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Minimum Height - 0.7
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.7
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects, Lizards
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