Lomandra hystrix ‘Tropic Belle’ Mat Rush
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- Lomandra hystrix ‘Tropic Belle’
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Lomandra hystrix |
| Cultivar: | Tropic Belle |
| Common Name: | Mat Rush |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.7 ~ 1.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.7 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects, Lizards |
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Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
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