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lomandra species

Lomandra species are increasingly popular among New Zealand gardeners and landscapers for their resilience, versatility, and graceful appearance. Part of the Asparagaceae family, these tough, grass-like perennials are native to Australia but have proven well-suited to New Zealand’s varied conditions. Whether you need a hardy ground cover, a statement border, or low-maintenance greenery for public spaces and residential gardens, there’s a suitable lomandra species with the right look and temperament. Lomandra’s adaptability to full sun, shade, dry or moist soils, and wind make them a favourite for demanding sites and stylish, low-effort landscapes.

Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.

Lomandra 'Tanika'

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Lomandra 'Tanika' is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful, arching habit. It grows to around 70 cm tall and 65 cm wide, forming neat clumps that thrive in full sun or partial shade.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 65 cm
Spread: 65 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.

Lomandra 'Frosty Tops'

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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 wide, it performs well in full sun or partial shade and tolerates drought, frost, wind, and coastal exposure.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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 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 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 '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 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 Little Pal plants with lush green foliage.
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 '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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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Bulbine frutescens

Bulbine frutescens is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its succulent like foliage and long lasting spikes of bright yellow or orange star...

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Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)

Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for...

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A large Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro Tree) with lush, green foliage.
Prumnopitys ferruginea

Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a majestic New Zealand native tree belonging to the Podocarp family. This long lived evergreen...

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Juncus maritimus (Sea Rush) plants growing in saline water.
Juncus maritimus (Sea Rush)

Juncus maritimus, commonly known as Sea Rush, is a species of rush that prevails in coastal areas. It has long and rigid leaves that are lime-green...

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Juncus edgariae (Wiwi) plants growing in a wetland.
Juncus edgariae (Edgar's Rush)

Juncus edgariae, commonly known as Wiwi, is the most prevalent species of Rush in New Zealand and grows as a tight clump with bright green, stem-like...

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a magnificent NZ native tree admired for its glossy green leaves, fluted trunk, and...

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Phyllocladus trichomanoides lush green foliage.
Phyllocladus trichomanoides (Celery Pine)

Phyllocladus trichomanoides, commonly called Celery Pine, is a striking New Zealand native tree valued for its unique, celery like foliage and tall...

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Hedycarya arborea tree with lush green foliage.
Hedycarya arborea

Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a New Zealand native tree valued for its attractive foliage and wildlife benefits. This evergreen...

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Ribes rubrum red berries on a shrub.
Ribes rubrum

Ribes rubrum is a productive red currant species valued for its bright, tangy berries and reliable performance in NZ gardens. It forms a tidy shrub...

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Lomandra hystrix

Lomandra hystrix is a hardy evergreen grass with long arching foliage and a robust clumping habit. It is an excellent choice for NZ gardens needing...

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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 '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 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 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 '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 Long John Silver plant with blue-green foliage.
Lomandra 'Long John Silver'

Lomandra 'Long John Silver' is a hardy ornamental grass known for its delicate, silver-grey foliage and dense, tufted form. Reaching approximately 80...

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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 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 '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 '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 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 'Tanika'

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A Guide to Lomandra Species in New Zealand

There are several lomandra species and cultivars available for New Zealand gardens. Each offers a unique combination of foliage texture, height, and growth habit, so you can find the perfect match for your site and preferences. Some popular options include the refined Lomandra Silver Grace, the lush Lomandra hystrix, the elegant Lomandra Dalliance, the compact Lomandra Wingarra, and the beautifully arching Lomandra Empress.

Lomandra Silver Grace

A top choice among lomandra species, Lomandra Silver Grace is valued for its fine, silvery-green foliage and graceful, weeping form. It’s well-suited for mass planting, erosion control, and garden borders. Thanks to its drought tolerance and tidy growth habit, it requires minimal maintenance.

Lomandra hystrix

Lomandra hystrix is a robust species ideal for rain gardens, swales, and moist areas. Its lush, strap-like leaves add a rich green tone and textural variety to planting schemes. It thrives in tough sites, improving soil stability and supporting native wildlife.

Lomandra Dalliance

With its sculptural foliage and elegant demeanor, Lomandra Dalliance lends a modern, architectural feel to gardens. This lomandra species is excellent for feature planting, mixed borders, or as a refined accent among natives.

Lomandra Wingarra

For those seeking a compact option, Lomandra Wingarra is a strong performer. With dense, tidy growth, it’s perfect for small spaces, pathways, or as a border plant that won’t crowd its neighbours.

Lomandra Empress

The beautifully arching Lomandra Empress introduces movement and softness to landscaping. Its fine foliage and graceful form bring structure and contrast to mixed plantings, and it’s highly tolerant of wind and drought.

Why Choose Lomandra Species for Your Garden

Lomandra species thrive in difficult conditions, making them ideal for New Zealand’s variable climate. Their ability to withstand drought, poor soils, coastal winds, and flooding means they can be planted in places where other species may fail. Many lomandra species are non-invasive and blend seamlessly with native gardens, while also deterring weeds and offering year-round interest.

Shop Lomandra Species for Landscaping and Home Gardens

If you’re searching for reliable, attractive grasses, explore our full range of lomandra species. Find the perfect fit for your garden with options like Lomandra Silver Grace, Lomandra hystrix, Lomandra Dalliance, Lomandra Wingarra, and Lomandra Empress. Each offers unique benefits for both home and professional landscapes, ensuring your outdoor spaces remain beautiful and low-maintenance season after season.


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