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Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff

Elevate your landscape with Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff, a versatile evergreen grass recognised for its vibrant lime-green foliage and tidy, clumping growth habit. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, Lime Tuff is especially loved for its low maintenance needs, drought and frost tolerance, and ability to thrive in both sun and partial shade. Whether used in mass planting, erosion control, or as a defining feature in contemporary landscapes, Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff delivers year-round colour and soft texture.

Lomandra Lime Tuff

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Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile Australian native forms attractive mounds of arching foliage that provide year round colour, texture, and movement in NZ gardens. It is highly regarded for its drought tolerance, low maintenance nature, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions. Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is ideal for borders, mass planting, coastal landscapes, and modern garden designs where reliable structure and fresh foliage colour are desired.

Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
  • 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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Features and Benefits

Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff forms neat, rounded clumps reaching 60cm in height and width. The slender leaves arch gracefully, retaining their lush lime hue throughout the year. This robust perennial is prized for its resilience in harsh conditions, including coastal winds, dry slopes, and areas prone to foot traffic. Lime Tuff requires minimal trimming to keep its sculptural form, and its tidy profile makes it a popular choice for public spaces and residential gardens alike.

Ideal Uses for Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff

Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff excels in a wide range of applications:

Pair Lime Tuff with other texture-rich grasses for a layered effect, or plant alongside bold architectural species for striking contrast.

Planting and Care Tips

For best results, plant Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff in well-draining soil, in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. Space clumps approximately 50cm apart when mass planting. Once established, Lime Tuff is very drought-tolerant and requires little additional watering except during extended dry spells. An annual light trim will keep the foliage looking its best. Mulching around plants helps retain soil moisture and keeps weeds at bay.

Complementary Grasses and Companion Plants

Enhance the impact of Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff by pairing it with other signature grasses and strappy-leaf plants. Consider mixing with Lomandra 'Tanika' for bolder vertical accents, or the silvery foliage of Lomandra Frosty Tops for contrast. For a more textured effect, add Restio tetraphyllus (Tassel Grass), Calamagrostis 'Overdam', or Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oatgrass). These companions thrive in similar conditions and together create lasting structure and interest.

Looking for more unique Lomandra varieties? Explore Lomandra White Sands, Lomandra Nyalla, or the bold, architectural Lomandra Titan to diversify your landscape palette. For wetland edges or low spots, Eleocharis acuta (Spike Rush) offers a refined vertical accent, while Sisyrinchium albidum brings subtle, delicate blooms.

Why Choose Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff?

Lomandra longifolia Lime Tuff is the ultimate solution for gardeners seeking a hardy, adaptable plant that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics. Whether for residential gardens, commercial settings, or sustainable landscapes, Lime Tuff promises lasting beauty, robust performance, and effortless care throughout every season.


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