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Looking for a comprehensive lomandra species list for your New Zealand garden? Lomandra is a versatile, hardy genus celebrated for its ornamental grass-like appearance and outstanding resilience. Popular throughout New Zealand’s landscapes, Lomandra is valued for both residential and commercial plantings thanks to its drought tolerance, adaptability, and low maintenance requirements. On this page, you’ll find a lomandra species list featuring standout cultivars and varieties, plus expert advice on selecting the right Lomandra species for your planting scheme.

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. This low-maintenance variety is ideal for mass plantings, borders, containers, and contemporary New Zealand garden designs.

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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 Arctic Frost

Lomandra Arctic Frost is a hardy ornamental grass featuring variegated blue and cream foliage held upright with a gentle arch. Growing to approximately 40 cm in height and width, 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 around outdoor living areas, adding year-round texture and colour to New Zealand gardens.

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From $20.93

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Grasses

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 40 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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What is Lomandra?

Lomandra is an evergreen perennial grass native to Australia, thriving in a range of soils and climates. Its attractive arching foliage, subtle flower spikes, and robustness against wind, salt, and dry conditions make Lomandra a landscaping favourite in New Zealand. Species and cultivars vary in size, shape, and colour, offering options for groundcover, borders, mass plantings, and erosion control.

Lomandra Species List

Below are some leading Lomandra species and cultivars available for New Zealand gardens:

Lomandra longifolia: The most widely used species, notable for its long, slender, bright green leaves and subtle cream flower spikes. Ideal for borders, accent planting, and erosion prevention.
Lomandra hystrix: Known for its upright, architectural form and robust growth. Explore Lomandra hystrix for a reliable option in tough conditions or mass plantings.
Lomandra confertifolia: A compact species with fine, lime-green leaves, perfect for garden edges and low-maintenance landscapes.

Popular Lomandra Cultivars in New Zealand

Within each species, several cultivars offer unique foliage textures and colours—making it easy to find Lomandra to suit almost any garden style:

Lomandra Silver Grace: With shimmering silver-green foliage, this striking variety is sought after for contemporary, coastal, and urban gardens.
Lomandra Dalliance: Renowned for its dense habit and rich green leaves, Dalliance is a compact choice for borders, pots, and low hedges.
Lomandra Wingarra: A fine-leaved, graceful cultivar, Wingarra stands out in both residential and commercial plantings for its lush appearance.
Lomandra Empress: Featuring bold, upright foliage and excellent drought tolerance, Empress suits both formal and informal landscaping.

Uses for Lomandra Species

Lomandra excels as a solution for low-maintenance gardens, bank stabilisation, and landscape edging. Its adaptability to sun and partial shade, resistance to pests, and ability to thrive in harsh coastal or urban sites make it a go-to plant for New Zealand gardeners. Whether you’re looking for a groundcover like Lomandra Silver Grace, or a robust option such as Lomandra hystrix, Lomandra species and cultivars deliver with style and practicality.

How to Select Lomandra for Your Garden

When choosing from a lomandra species list, consider the plant’s mature height, foliage texture, and your site’s conditions. Compact varieties like Lomandra Dalliance are perfect for small spaces, while larger forms like Lomandra Empress suit expansive landscapes.

For more details about specific cultivars, visit Lomandra Silver Grace, Lomandra Dalliance, Lomandra Wingarra, Lomandra hystrix, or Lomandra Empress.

Discover your ideal Lomandra species and transform your garden with beauty, resilience, and modern elegance.

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