Lomandra hystrix ‘Tropic Belle’ Mat Rush

Lomandra hystrix flax-lily 'Tropic Belle'

Lomandra hystrix 'Tropic Belle'
Lomandra hystrix 'Tropic Belle'

A clumping grass-like perennial with broad shiny green foliage and masses of fragrant yellow flowers in spring. A much more compact form of Lomandra hystrix than normal. Great as a background plant or for mass planting. Phytophthora resistant, tolerant of high humidity and wet summer. Tolerates light frost. Will do well in a wide range of soil types including clay, sun to quite shady. Good for erosion control and for rain gardens, to stabilise banks.

Family : Lomandraceae

Cultivar Name: Tropic Belle

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Lomandra hystrix

Common Name : Mat Rush

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects, Lizards