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lomandra tilga

Lomandra Tilga is a standout selection among ornamental grasses, prized for its refined form, lush green foliage, and resilience in New Zealand gardens. This versatile, clumping perennial is an excellent choice for those seeking low-maintenance landscaping solutions that provide year-round structure and interest. Whether you’re designing a modern landscape, establishing erosion control, or adding texture to mixed borders, Lomandra Tilga brings both elegance and practicality to your outdoor spaces.

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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.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 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, White
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Bulbine frutescens is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its succulent like foliage and long lasting spikes of bright yellow or orange star shaped flowers that appear from spring through autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 65 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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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 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 '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 Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.
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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...

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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 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 '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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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 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 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 'Little Tuffy' small green plants in a mixed planting.
Lomandra 'Little Tuffy'

Lomandra 'Little Tuffy' is a compact and hardy Lomandra variety valued for its fine, bright green foliage and neat clumping form. It provides year...

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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 Titan plant with fabulous green foliage.
Lomandra 'Titan'

Lomandra 'Titan' is a large ornamental grass with deep green, strap-like foliage that forms a tidy clump approximately 1.5 metres tall and wide. It...

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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 'Verday' grass plants growing on a bank.
Lomandra 'Verday'

Lomandra 'Verday' is a hardy ornamental grass featuring mid-green, arching foliage that forms neat, symmetrical clumps approximately 50 cm in height...

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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 'Lime Wave'

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with fine lime green foliage and a graceful arching habit. It is an excellent choice for...

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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...

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Lomandra Platinum Beauty grass in a border garden with elegant, variegated leaves.
Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty'

Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty' is a hardy, variegated grass prized for its striking foliage and versatility. This easy-care plant forms graceful clumps...

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Lomandra confertifolia grass with fine green foliage.
Lomandra confertifolia

Lomandra confertifolia is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, bright green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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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 '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 'Lime Divine'

Lomandra 'Lime Divine' is a compact ornamental grass grown for its delicate, lime-green foliage and graceful, weeping form. Reaching approximately 40...

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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 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 '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 'Pom Pom' plants with lush green foliage growing in a border.
Lomandra 'Pom Pom'

Lomandra 'Pom Pom' is a compact, evergreen grass-like plant perfect for NZ gardens. Growing to around 40 cm tall and wide, it forms a neat, rounded...

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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 '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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Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Why Grow Lomandra Tilga in Your Garden?

Lomandra Tilga is renowned for its neat, upright habit and fine, arching leaves. Unlike some other Lomandra varieties, Tilga showcases a dense, symmetrical clump that remains attractive throughout the year—even during dry spells or in poor soils. Its adaptability to a range of conditions makes it a favourite with landscapers and home gardeners alike. From coastal gardens to urban courtyards, this tough yet beautiful grass handles wind, salt, light frosts, and New Zealand’s variable climate with ease.

Planting and Care Tips

Success with Lomandra Tilga starts with choosing the right site. It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates most well-drained soils, including sandy and clay types. Dig in some compost at planting to give your Lomandra the best start, and water regularly until established. Once settled, Lomandra Tilga is drought tolerant and only requires the occasional tidy-up of old foliage. It rarely needs fertiliser, making it a smart, sustainable option for busy gardeners.

Where to Use Lomandra Tilga

The clean lines and rich colour of Lomandra Tilga make it endlessly versatile. Plant en masse for a textural groundcover along driveways or paths, or dot as highlights among flowering perennials and shrubs. Its neat form means it works beautifully in containers or as an edging plant. Pair Lomandra Tilga with contrasting foliage such as Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange) for a dynamic, evergreen display.

Explore Related Lomandra Varieties

If you’re inspired by Lomandra Tilga, you may also enjoy exploring some of its popular relatives. For a compact grass with lime-green tones, consider Lomandra Little Lime, which shares Tilga’s toughness in a smaller package. For gardens needing a larger, even hardier performer, Lomandra Titan is a great choice for robust shelter and structure. Both Lomandra Silver Grace and Lomandra Little Con offer their own unique foliage hues and forms, giving you plenty of options to mix, match, and create a distinctive Kiwi garden.

Lomandra Tilga: The Smart Landscaping Choice

With its exceptional durability, beautiful form, and minimal care needs, Lomandra Tilga is an ideal plant for contemporary landscapes and eco-friendly gardens. Whether you’re refreshing a tired border or establishing a new planting project, choose Lomandra Tilga for long-lasting style and resilience in your New Zealand garden.

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