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Wattle Mat-rush

A low-growing tuft of bluish foliage. Spreads by underground roots (rhizomes).

 

A resilient, grass-like plant with long-lived leaves that look good throughout the year and don’t require cutting back. Tiny, fragrant flowers will provide pollen for native bees and beetles in spring.

 

Scientific name
Lomandra filiformis
Family
Asparagacaeae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Grass-like
Height
0.3
Width
0.2
Growth rate
Slow
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-10
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Moderately good
Wind
Good
pH
acid to neutral

Uses


Ground cover
Yes
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Yes
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Yes
Frog refuge
Yes
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee, Beetle
Larvae
Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec