Lomandra, Dwarf Mat Rush, Longleaf Matrush, Spiny Headed Matrush 'Breeze'

Lomandralongifolia

Genus
Lomandra (loh-MAN-druh)
Species
longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

San Diego, California

Plant City, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Saint Joseph, Louisiana

Slidell, Louisiana

Raleigh, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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San Diego, CA | August 2017 | positive

Only recently purchased this plant so do not have history of growing out here in San Diego, CA. From all my research here is what I expec...Read More

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Los Angeles, CA | October 2009 | positive

I've had Lomandra for a year now and it's going great. I got it because I wanted a nice looking, low water, low-ish height ornamental gr...Read More

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