Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’ – Mat Rush
- Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’
- Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’
- Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’
Lime Tuff is a great low maintenance plant for general landscaping work. It has an upright form, with bright green narrow leaves. It grows from an underground rhizome, which makes it able to resprout after hard cutbacks. Withstands heavy frost, and good for coastal plantings. It is proving to be adaptable to a wide range of climates from temperate to Mediterranean as well as sub tropical climates. Great as a border or pot plant, and can be used under trees.
Family: | Lomandraceae |
Scientific Name: | Lomandra |
Cultivar: | Lime Tuff |
Common Name: | Mat Rush |
Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.6 metres |
Width: | 0.5 ~ 0.6 metres |
Flower Colour: | Cream |
Flowering Time: | Spring |
Ph Level: | Neutral |
Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
Lifespan: | Perennial |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Special Features: | Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects, Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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