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Looking to buy Lomandra longifolia for your next landscaping, garden, or revegetation project? Lomandra longifolia, also known as Basket Grass or Spiny-headed Mat-rush, is a versatile and tough Australian native grass that’s become popular in New Zealand gardens for its year-round green foliage, low maintenance needs, and adaptability to a wide range of conditions. At our nursery, you’ll find healthy, top-quality Lomandra longifolia for sale, perfect for gardens, commercial landscapes, erosion control projects, and sustainable plantings where resilience and attractive form are essential.

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 in width, it features graceful, deep green foliage and produces yellow flower spikes in spring. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of drought, frost, wind, and coastal conditions, making it ideal for New Zealand gardens, borders, mass plantings, and commercial landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 65 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern
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Lomandra Lime Tuff

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The optimum Lomandra Lime Tuff planting distance for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 50 cm apart. However, they must be spaced at least 75 cm apart if you want them to grow without merging. The Lomandra Lime Tuff plant spacing for having them merge to a limited degree is 65 cm apart.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

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Why Choose Lomandra longifolia?

Lomandra longifolia is prized for its upright, tufted growth, fine strappy leaves, and subtle perfumed flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates both dry and damp soils, and can handle frost, wind, and coastal conditions. With its robust nature, it’s an ideal choice for mass planting, borders, roadside verges, or even as a hardy feature plant in home gardens. Unlike many grasses, it stays lush and green year-round, adding texture and structure to any landscape without demanding constant care.

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Our Lomandra longifolia for sale comes as vigorous, nursery-grown plants ready for easy establishment in your chosen spot. By shopping with us, you benefit from expert advice, reliable delivery, and locally grown stock suited to New Zealand’s conditions. Whether you’re after just a few plants for the home garden or several trays for a large project, our selection and service make it simple to get started. To find out more about this reliable native grass, visit our Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) page.

Complementary Lomandra Varieties

While Lomandra longifolia is a crowd favourite, other Lomandra varieties bring unique features and textures to the garden. Explore our full range to discover:

These selections complement classic Lomandra longifolia and help create diverse, resilient plantings that perform beautifully throughout the seasons.

Care and Planting Tips

Lomandra longifolia for sale from our nursery arrives ready to plant. For best results, plant in well-drained soil, water deeply after planting, and mulch to retain moisture. Although tolerant of extended dry spells once established, Lomandra will thrive with occasional watering during periods of extreme drought. Apply a controlled-release fertiliser in spring for optimal growth and trim back older leaves if needed to rejuvenate clumps.

Order Your Lomandra longifolia Today

Enhance your landscape with the reliability and beauty of Lomandra longifolia. Explore our Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) page to view availability, sizes, and pricing. For advice or bulk orders, contact our friendly team and let us help you green your space with this enduring favourite.


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