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Mat Rush

Mat Rush

Lomandra longifolia

grass☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 11b

A hardy, clumping native grass with narrow, dark green leaves that forms attractive upright bunches. Excellent for erosion control and landscaping in dry conditions with minimal water and maintenance needs.

Overview

Form
clumping, upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

pH Range

57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern Australia

Function & Care

erosion controlfiber

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with