A tough and hardy and very adaptable perennial which needs little care once established and suits most soils, from sandy to clay types. Upright and dense growth habit with spikes of scented yellow flowers within the foliage in spring and summer. This selection of Lomandra longifolia has finer foliage. Very drought and cold tolerant, not troubled by pests or disease. Also great for coastal gardens. The fibrous root system is good for bank stabilisation.
Lomandra longifolia ‘Fine N Dandy’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Clumping perennial
Common Name - Lomandra
Scientific Name - Lomandra longifolia
Family - Xanthorrhoeaceae
Cultivar Name - Fine N Dandy
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Indoor, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Column-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Border plant
Special Uses - Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife -
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