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lomandra lime wave nz

Lomandra Lime Wave NZ is an outstanding ornamental grass that's quickly becoming a favourite in New Zealand gardens. With its soft, bright lime-green foliage and naturally arching, fine-textured leaves, this easy-care Lomandra variety brings year-round colour and movement to both residential and commercial landscapes. Known for its versatility and exceptional tolerance to tough conditions, Lomandra Lime Wave thrives in a range of soil types, handles wind and coastal exposure, and requires minimal maintenance—making it a perfect low-fuss choice for gardeners seeking bold colour and texture.

Lomandra Lime Wave

Lomandra Lime Wave is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass featuring fine, lime-green foliage with a gentle arching habit. Forming tidy clumps approximately 50 cm tall and 70 cm wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of drought, frost, wind, and coastal conditions. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for mass plantings, borders, containers, and areas where other plants struggle, adding year-round texture and colour to New Zealand gardens.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Grasses
  • Height:
    50 cm
  • Spread:
    70 cm
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose Lomandra Lime Wave for New Zealand Gardens?

Lomandra Lime Wave NZ stands out for both its stunning appearance and resilience. It forms dense, graceful clumps up to 60 cm high and wide, creating a vibrant lime-green contrast against darker foliage and hard landscaping. Its soft, flowing look makes it ideal for mass planting along borders, driveways, and roadsides, or as an eye-catching feature in modern garden designs.

Many New Zealanders choose Lomandra Lime Wave for its drought and frost tolerance, as well as its resistance to common pests and diseases. Whether your garden faces tricky coastal conditions or you want a lush effect with little effort, this Lomandra variety is an excellent, environmentally hardy solution.

Ideal Uses for Lomandra Lime Wave NZ

Designers and home gardeners love Lomandra Lime Wave for its versatility. It’s perfect for:

Because of its adaptability, Lomandra Lime Wave NZ pairs well with other grasses and sedges. For varied textures or complementary tones, consider planting alongside Lomandra Lime Tuff, Lomandra 'Tanika', or Lomandra White Sands for a layered, dynamic look.

Growing and Caring for Lomandra Lime Wave

Lomandra Lime Wave NZ is prized for low maintenance needs. It performs well in full sun or partial shade, tolerates both wet and dry periods once established, and requires little more than an occasional tidy-up. Every few years, cut back clumps hard to rejuvenate and maintain shape and vigour. Well-suited to New Zealand’s variable weather, it’s a long-lasting solution for both new gardens and established plantings.

If you’re expanding your grass or sedge collection, why not try Lomandra Frosty Tops, Lomandra Nyalla, Lomandra hystrix, or contrast textures with native choices like Carex pumila (Blue Dune Sedge), Carex solandri, Calamagrostis 'Overdam', or the beautiful Miscanthus Gracillimus.

Add Lomandra Lime Wave NZ to Your Landscape

Whether you’re after structure, movement, or a splash of year-round colour, Lomandra Lime Wave NZ is a superb, reliable choice for Kiwi gardens. Shop our Lomandra and companion grass range to find the perfect plants for your next landscape project.


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