Lomandra longifolia Nyalla
Lomandra Nyalla is grown for its fine and lush, dark green foliage. It grows to 80 cm tall and wide in full sun or partial shade. This amazing grass is commonly included in borders, mass planted on a bank, or planted around outdoor living areas.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Grasses |
Height: | 80 cm |
Spread: | 80 cm |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind |
Garden uses: | Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, 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 longifolia Nyalla |
Lomandra Nyalla is widely used 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 Nyalla an excellent good choice in NZ landscaping.
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Lomandra Nyalla typically grows to a height of around 80 cm. They grow to a similar width with beautiful, cascading foliage coloured mid-dark green. This size of this plant makes it a great option for border plantings.
The Lomandra Nyalla plant grows 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.
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