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Lomandra Little Con

Lomandra Little Con

Name: Lomandra Little Con
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11975d
Price: 14.83 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Lomandra Little Con, Little Con, Little Lomandra Con, Lomandra confertifolia Little Con

Lomandra Little Con is a compact, ornamental grass with fine and lush, green foliage. It grows to 30 cm tall and wide in full or partial shade. Lomandra Little Con is commonly included in borders, mass planted, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	30 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Lomandra Little Con, Little Con, Little Lomandra Con, Lomandra confertifolia Little Con

What are the landscaping uses for the Little Lime Lomandra in NZ?

Lomandra Little Con is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy ornamental grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected for watering but where an elegant ornamental grass is desired. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes the Lomandra Little Con a popular choice in NZ landscaping.

What size and height does Lomandra Little Con grow to?

Lomandra Little Con typically grows to a height of around 30 cm (approximately one foot). They grow to a similar width with beautiful, cascading foliage coloured dark green. The small size of this plant makes it a great option for border plantings.

Is Lomandra Little Con grass a dwarf Lomandra?

The Lomandra Little Con grass grows as a compact, rounded ball green to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. Other Lomandra varieties typically grow 50-80 cm tall and wide. On this basis it is a dwarf variety compared to other Lomandra varieties. As a comparison, Lomandra Lime Tuff which is the most popular variety grows to 60 cm tall and wide.

Where to position the Lomandra Little Con plant?

The Lomandra Little Con plant performs best when positioned in full sun or part shade on a well-drained site. This is a hardy plant that tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, make sure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become water-logged. Similarly, if you intend to grow it in a pot, make sure that only potting media is used and never use garden soil. Browning on the tip ends or plants rotting in the middle is a sure sign they are too wet.