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lomandra spp

If you're searching for a resilient, versatile plant for your New Zealand garden or landscaping project, lomandra spp offer a world of possibilities. Known for their distinctive, grass-like appearance and remarkable adaptability, plants in the Lomandra genus are popular throughout New Zealand for their ability to thrive in challenging conditions, from dry soils to coastal environments. Whether you're looking for an elegant groundcover, erosion control, or an architectural highlight, lomandra spp are easy-care options that deliver year-round interest, lush texture, and subtle blooms—all with minimal maintenance.

Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.

Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it’s perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant. This hardy shrub is drought-tolerant once established, low-maintenance, and adds year-round structure, colour, and fragrance to outdoor spaces.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White
Lomandra Little Pal plants with lush green foliage.

Lomandra Little Pal

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Lomandra Little Pal is a compact ornamental grass grown for its fine, green-yellow foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately 60 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 borders, mass plantings, containers, and around outdoor living areas, adding year-round texture and color to gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 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, Modern
Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.

Lomandra Frosty Tops

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...

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Lomandra 'Arctic Frost' plant in a pot with variegated foliage.

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...

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Lomandra 'Misty Green' plants with cascading green foliage growing a bank.

Lomandra Misty Green

Lomandra Misty Green is an ornamental grass with delicate, dark green foliage and a tidy, rounded form. Growing to about 40 cm in height and width...

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Lomandra Evergreen Baby growing as a ground cover with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Evergreen Baby

Lomandra Evergreen Baby is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, deep-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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Lomandra Shara displaying fabulous blue-green foliage and growing beside a gravel path.

Lomandra Shara

Lomandra Shara is an ornamental grass renowned for its delicate, dark green foliage and graceful arching form. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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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

The Lomandra Echidna grass is a tough and reliable plant with outstanding aesthetics. It features lush, mid-green foliage held upright with a gentle...

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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 Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.

Lomandra Lime Tuff

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...

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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 Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.

Lomandra 'Tanika'

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...

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Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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What Are lomandra spp?

Lomandra spp refer to a group of tough Australian native grasses that have become staples in New Zealand gardens due to their exceptional tolerance and aesthetic appeal. These evergreen perennials feature slender, arching foliage and creamy-yellow flower spikes. They are frequently used for mass planting, borders, and even in pots. Their fibrous root systems make them an excellent choice for stabilising slopes and preventing soil erosion, especially in high-traffic or exposed locations.

Landscaping Uses for lomandra spp

Lomandra spp are ideal for a range of landscaping applications. Their drought resistance makes them perfect for low-water gardens, and their subtle foliage suits both formal and naturalistic designs. You’ll often see Lomandra spp planted along pathways or roadsides, thanks to their ability to withstand urban stress. They're a smart choice for coastal gardens, riparian zones, and spaces requiring erosion control.

For creative design ideas, explore cultivars like Lomandra Golden Spray, which brings shimmering yellow-green leaves for a sunny accent. The compact form of Lomandra Little Cricket makes it a favourite for small spaces and mixed planters. If you’re after delicate silver-green foliage, Lomandra Silver Grace is highly prized for its graceful appearance and movement.

Popular Varieties of lomandra spp

In New Zealand, several Lomandra species and cultivars are widely available, each with their own unique attributes:

Each variety of lomandra spp brings a unique look and performance, making them suitable for both modern urban gardens and relaxed rural landscapes.

How to Grow and Care for lomandra spp

Lomandra spp are incredibly easy to maintain. They flourish in full sun to partial shade, and tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay, sandy, and poor soils. Once established, lomandra spp require little watering, making them ideal for water-wise gardens. Simply remove old leaves occasionally to keep your plants looking tidy, and enjoy the resilience and beauty they offer through every season.

Discover the wonders of lomandra spp for your garden, and explore our full selection of Lomandra varieties to find the perfect match for your landscape.


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