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Lomandra Lime Tuff

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Mat Rush

Lomandra Lime Tuff is a robust, evergreen ornamental grass known for its vibrant lime-green foliage and compact, tufted form. Reaching approximately 50 cm in height and 60 cm in 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.

Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing beautiful green foliage.
Lush, green foliage on Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden.
Lime Tuff with lush, green foliage.
The average plant height is 30 cm
$12.95

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:50 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asMat Rush
Sku11974

What is the optimum Lomandra Lime Tuff planting distance?

The optimum Lomandra Lime Tuff planting distance for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 50 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as unique balls, they will need to be spaced at least 75 cm apart. The Lomandra Lime Tuff plant spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 65 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Lomandra Lime Tuff in NZ?

Lomandra Lime Tuff is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy ornamental grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Lomandra Lime Tuff is favoured by landscape designers around the world. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

What Is the height of Lomandra Lime Tuff?

Lomandra Lime Tuff typically grows to a height of around 50-60 cm (approximately 2 feet). While some sources list it as growing up to 80 cm tall, The Plant Company has not seen plants of that size to verify whether that is true or not.

What is the difference: Lomandra Lime Tuff vs Tanika?

When comparing Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' and Lomandra 'Tanika', the key differences lie in their size, growth habit, and foliage colour. Lomandra ‘Tanika’ has a graceful, arching growth habit and typically reaches 80 cm in height. The foliage colouring is a darker green that for ‘Lime Tuff’. Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' tends to have a more upright growth habit and grows to about 60 cm tall. In essence, 'Tanika' is better suited for situations where you want a taller, more flowing plant, while 'Lime Tuff' is ideal for adding a bright, compact accent to your garden.

Where to buy Lomandra Lime Tuff In NZ?

The Plant Company has the best Lomandra Lime Tuff to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What is the size of Lomandra Lime Tuff plant?

The Lomandra Lime Tuff plant typically matures to a height of 50-60 cm and a width of 50-60 cm. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach its mature size in 2-3 years. If grows fastest when positioned in full sun on a well-drained site with good levels of soil fertility.

Lomandra Lime Tuff Spacing

The Lomandra Lime Tuff spacing depends on whether you want them to merge or not. That is, if you plant them closer than 50 cm apart, they will grow into each other and become a dense mass of green foliage. If, on the other hand, you want them to become discrete balls and not merge, they will need to be planted at least 75 cm apart. When The Plant Company designs gardens using Lime Tuff, we generally have them merging to a limited degree, but with the rounded shape also preserved. The planting distance to achieve that look is 65 cm apart. It will take 2-3 years for the plants to reach the desired size, but it does provide an elegant display.

Where to plant Lomandra Lime Tuff grass?

The Lomandra Lime Tuff grass performs when planted in full sun or part shade on a well-drained site. This is a hardy plant that tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, make sure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become water-logged. Similarly, if you intend to grow it in a pot, make sure that only potting media is used and never use garden soil.

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Reviews

5 from 11 customers
Philip Sonntag - Waikato

Very good quality plants at a very reasonable price. Fast delivery.

Roger Long - Canterbury

Beautiful plants, great communication, far better pricing than anyone else online, and fast delivery - what else could we need? My wife and I love dealing with you guys and appreciate all your efforts. Businesses that are passionate and care about their customers are hard to come by these days.

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