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lomandra filiformis

Lomandra filiformis is a striking native grass ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering both versatility and durability. With its slender, arching leaves and delicate yellow flower spikes, lomandra filiformis creates a textural contrast in borders, rockeries, and mass plantings. This hardy perennial thrives in a range of environments, including dry and poor soils, making it a top choice for landscapers and home gardeners aiming for a low-maintenance, waterwise landscape. Its natural resistance to pests and drought ensures lomandra filiformis stays lush and vibrant, even during tough weather. Whether planted as a feature or used for erosion control, this grass brings visual elegance and ecological benefits to urban and rural spaces alike.

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Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it's perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Bulbine frutescens is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its succulent like foliage and long lasting spikes of bright yellow or orange star shaped flowers that appear from spring through autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 65 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.
Lomandra 'Frosty Tops'

Lomandra 'Frosty Tops' is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and...

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Lomandra 'Little Pal'

Lomandra 'Little Pal' is a compact ornamental grass grown for its fine, green-yellow foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately 60 cm...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra 'Green Allure'

Lomandra 'Green Allure' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with fine fresh green foliage and a neat clumping habit. It is an excellent choice for...

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Lomandra 'Echidna' grass growing as a mass planting beside a path.
Lomandra 'Echidna'

Lomandra 'Echidna' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with a dense compact habit and fine textured foliage. It is an excellent choice for NZ...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.
Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra 'Tanika' is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

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Lomandra 'Katrinus Deluxe' plant with lush, dark green foliage.
Lomandra 'Katrinus Deluxe'

Lomandra 'Katrinus Deluxe' is an evergreen, ornamental grass known for its mid-green, arching foliage and tidy clumping habit. Growing to...

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Lomandra longifolia plant beside a path with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass native to Australia. Growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 65 cm...

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Lomandra 'Verday' grass plants growing on a bank.
Lomandra 'Verday'

Lomandra 'Verday' is a hardy ornamental grass featuring mid-green, arching foliage that forms neat, symmetrical clumps approximately 50 cm in height...

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Lomandra 'Fine and Dandy'

Lomandra 'Fine and Dandy' is a robust evergreen ornamental grass with fine green foliage and a neat arching clumping habit. It is an excellent choice...

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Lomandra 'Little Cricket'

Lomandra 'Little Cricket' is a compact evergreen grass with fine arching foliage and a naturally tidy clumping habit. It is an excellent choice for...

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Lomandra Evergreen Baby growing as a ground cover with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra 'Evergreen Baby'

Lomandra 'Evergreen Baby' is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, deep-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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Lomandra 'Little Tuffy' small green plants in a mixed planting.
Lomandra 'Little Tuffy'

Lomandra 'Little Tuffy' is a compact and hardy Lomandra variety valued for its fine, bright green foliage and neat clumping form. It provides year...

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Lomandra 'Empress'

Lomandra 'Empress' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with attractive fine foliage and a graceful clumping habit. It is an excellent choice for NZ...

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Lomandra 'Eve'

Lomandra 'Eve' is a compact evergreen ornamental grass prized for its fine arching foliage, tidy growth habit, and excellent tolerance of drought...

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Lomandra 'Dalliance'

Lomandra 'Dalliance' is a robust evergreen ornamental grass with fresh green foliage that radiates outward in a neat, attractive clump. It is an...

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Lomandra Breeze grasses in a garden with lush green foliage.
Lomandra 'Breeze'

Lomandra 'Breeze' is a hardy, ornamental grass renowned for its fine, arching green foliage and graceful form. Reaching approximately 50 cm in height...

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Lomandra Little Con plants with fine, green foliage.
Lomandra 'Little Con'

Lomandra 'Little Con' is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, lush green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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Lomandra Titan plant with fabulous green foliage.
Lomandra 'Titan'

Lomandra 'Titan' is a large ornamental grass with deep green, strap-like foliage that forms a tidy clump approximately 1.5 metres tall and wide. It...

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Lomandra Blue Ridge plants growing in a border garden.
Lomandra 'Blue Ridge'

Lomandra 'Blue Ridge' is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass prized for its attractive blue-green foliage and tidy, clumping growth habit. Reaching...

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Lomandra 'Golden Spray'

Lomandra 'Golden Spray' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass prized for its golden green foliage and graceful arching habit. It adds fresh colour...

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Lomandra Shara displaying fabulous blue-green foliage and growing beside a gravel path.
Lomandra 'Shara'

Lomandra 'Shara' is an ornamental grass renowned for its delicate, dark green foliage and graceful arching form. Reaching approximately 60 cm in...

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Lomandra White Sands with elegant, variegated foliage in a courtyard garden.
Lomandra 'White Sands'

Lomandra 'White Sands' is a fabulous ornamental grass renowned for its variegated foliage. It features arching, cream, and green-striped leaves and...

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Lomandra Platinum Beauty grass in a border garden with elegant, variegated leaves.
Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty'

Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty' is a hardy, variegated grass prized for its striking foliage and versatility. This easy-care plant forms graceful clumps...

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Lomandra Little Lime in a garden with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra 'Little Lime'

Lomandra 'Little Lime' is a compact ornamental grass known for its vibrant lime-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to about 50 cm in...

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Lomandra 'Lime Wave'

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with fine lime green foliage and a graceful arching habit. It is an excellent choice for...

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Lomandra Nyalla grass with blue-green foliage in a border planting.
Lomandra 'Nyalla'

Lomandra 'Nyalla' is a hardy ornamental grass featuring delicate, lush green foliage and a graceful, arching form. Reaching approximately 80 cm in...

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Lomandra 'Silver Grace'

Lomandra 'Silver Grace' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with graceful silver blue foliage and a tidy clumping habit. It is an excellent choice...

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Lomandra Wingarra plant growing beside a pond.
Lomandra 'Wingarra'

Lomandra 'Wingarra' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its fine foliage, neat clumping habit, and dependable performance in NZ gardens...

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Lomandra 'Pom Pom' plants with lush green foliage growing in a border.
Lomandra 'Pom Pom'

Lomandra 'Pom Pom' is a compact, evergreen grass-like plant perfect for NZ gardens. Growing to around 40 cm tall and wide, it forms a neat, rounded...

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Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Features and Benefits of lomandra filiformis

Lomandra filiformis is known for its graceful, fine foliage and resilience. Growing up to 60 cm tall, it forms neat, rounded clumps that remain evergreen year-round. The plant produces dainty yellow perfumed flowers from spring to summer, attracting beneficial insects and enhancing biodiversity. Perfect for roadsides, open gardens, or shaded corners, lomandra filiformis tolerates wind, frost, and coastal conditions, adapting effortlessly to New Zealand’s varied landscapes. Its deep root system helps minimise soil erosion, making it a valuable addition to restoration and revegetation projects.

Ideal Uses in New Zealand Gardens

This versatile grass is prized for its adaptability. Use lomandra filiformis as a groundcover to suppress weeds and prevent erosion, or plant it in mixed borders with native shrubs and perennials. For urban settings, lomandra filiformis offers elegant structure in courtyard gardens and along pathways. It’s also perfect for sustainable landscapes where minimal irrigation is desired. With its dense clumps, it creates a soft, natural carpet that complements a variety of plant styles.

Looking to diversify your native grass palette? Consider other lomandra cultivars that thrive in New Zealand, such as Lomandra Little Cricket, which brings compact, lush form to smaller spaces; Lomandra Fine and Dandy, offering ultra-fine foliage for a refined look; or Lomandra Silver Grace, with its unique silvery hues for standout texture.

Growing and Care Tips for lomandra filiformis

Lomandra filiformis thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established, then reduce as lomandra filiformis becomes drought tolerant. In urban situations, it tolerates foot traffic and occasional mowing, making it suitable for civic plantings or informal lawns. For best results, apply a slow-release native fertiliser in spring. Pruning dead leaves and old flower stems keeps clumps tidy and revitalises growth.

If you’re interested in experimenting with other lomandra options, try Lomandra Titan, renowned for robust growth, or Lomandra Verday, featuring rich green colour and outstanding adaptability.

Enhance Your Landscape With lomandra filiformis

Choosing lomandra filiformis means investing in a beautiful, enduring native grass that performs exceptionally well in both garden and restoration settings. With easy-care habits, lasting colour, and proven reliability, it’s an excellent addition to both new and established landscapes. Explore our selection of lomandra varieties to find the perfect grass for every situation—from compact gardens to expansive public spaces.

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