Lomandra Little Lime, commonly known as Mat Rush, grows as a compact, rounded ball of green-yellow foliage to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. Lomandra Little Lime is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, included in borders, grown around the base of larger plants, used for its architectural form, added to rock gardens, or maintained in a container.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Grasses |
Height: | 50 cm |
Spread: | 50 cm |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind |
Garden uses: | Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
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The Little Lime Lomandra 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 but where a smaller Lomandra is desired. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes the Little Lime Lomandra a popular choice in landscaping.
Lomandra Little Lime grows as a compact, rounded ball of green-yellow foliage to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. Other Lomandra varieties typically grow to 80 cm tall and wide. On this basis it is not a dwarf variety but certainly grows smaller than other varieties. As a comparison, Lomandra Lime Tuff which is the most popular variety grows to 60 cm tall and wide.
Lomandra Little Lime and Lomandra Lime Tuff are very closely related and have near identical characteristics aside from their height. Lomandra Lime Tuff grows to 60 cm tall and wide, whereas Lomandra Little Lime grows to 50 cm tall and wide. On this basis, yes, Lomandra Little Lime is a Little Lime Tuff!
Lomandra Little Lime grows to a size of 50 cm tall and the same wide. It is a reasonably fast-growing plant that can reach its mature size in about three years. If grows fastest when positioned in full sun on a well-drained site with good levels of soil fertility. Good drainage is the most critical element to the success of this plant.
Lomandra Little Lime grows best when planted 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.
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