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lomandra varieties

Lomandra varieties are increasingly popular with New Zealand gardeners and landscapers, thanks to their resilience, texture, and low-maintenance nature. This versatile group of Australian native grasses offers solutions for a wide range of landscaping needs—from borders and ground covers to erosion control and striking, textural contrast. Whether you’re looking to add movement and year-round interest to your garden or seeking hardy, adaptable plants for public spaces, there’s a Lomandra variety to suit every style and requirement.

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 in width, it features graceful, deep green foliage and produces yellow flower spikes in spring. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of drought, frost, wind, and coastal conditions, making it ideal for New Zealand gardens, borders, mass plantings, and commercial landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 65 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern
Lomandra Nyalla grass with blue-green foliage in a border planting.

Lomandra Nyalla

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Lomandra Nyalla is a hardy ornamental grass featuring delicate, lush green foliage and a graceful, arching form. Reaching approximately 80 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 color to New Zealand gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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 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 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 '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 '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 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 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 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 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 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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Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

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Why Choose Lomandra Varieties?

Lomandra varieties are rightly prized for their toughness and adaptability. They flourish in a range of conditions, from coastal gardens exposed to salt-laden winds, to dry slopes and roadside plantings. Their fine foliage creates a lush, grassy effect that looks beautiful all year, even during drought or frost. Many Lomandra varieties are evergreen, offering year-round structure and interest, and they rarely require pruning or special care. Their root systems are excellent for stabilising soil, making them ideal for slopes or erosion-prone areas.

Top Lomandra Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

If you’re searching for the right Lomandra for your project, consider these standout varieties that have proven themselves in Kiwi landscapes:

Lomandra Little Con

Compact, tidy, and highly adaptable, Lomandra Little Con is perfect for borders, paths, or as a ground cover. It maintains a neat, rounded shape and tolerates a wide variety of soils and conditions.

Lomandra 'Little Tuffy'

Ideal for mass planting, Lomandra 'Little Tuffy' is a favourite for its fine, bright green foliage and compact size. Use it to add soft texture and reliable greenery along walkways or in low-maintenance landscapes.

Lomandra Dalliance

With its graceful arching leaves and robust growth, Lomandra Dalliance lends a modern aesthetic to contemporary gardens and commercial spaces. This variety thrives in full sun to part shade and copes brilliantly with exposed sites.

Lomandra Empress

Striking upright foliage and impressive resilience make Lomandra Empress a superb choice for feature planting, mixed borders, or massed landscaping. It’s especially popular for large-scale planting in public or commercial projects.

Lomandra Silver Grace

Known for its soft, blue-green foliage, Lomandra Silver Grace creates a beautiful silvery contrast in planting schemes. It’s perfect for coastal gardens, lending elegance while withstanding challenging conditions.

How to Grow and Care for Lomandra Varieties

All Lomandra varieties are easy to establish and require minimal maintenance once planted. They perform best in well-drained soils but tolerate clay and sand. Plant in full sun to part shade for optimal growth. Water through dry periods in the first year, and then enjoy their drought tolerance. Mulching helps them settle in more quickly, but ongoing care is minimal beyond occasional removal of old foliage.

Find the Perfect Lomandra Varieties for Your Garden

Explore the range of Lomandra varieties available, including Lomandra Little Con, Lomandra 'Little Tuffy', Lomandra Dalliance, Lomandra Empress, and Lomandra Silver Grace, to discover the ideal choice for your next garden or landscaping project. With the right Lomandra, you’ll enjoy long-lasting beauty and performance for years to come.


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