Lomandra Little Con

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

Lomandra Little Con is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass-planted 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 for watering but where an elegant ornamental grass is desired. The gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant make the Lomandra Little Con a popular choice in NZ landscaping.

What size and height does Lomandra Little Con grow to?

Lomandra Little Con typically grows to a height of around 30 cm. They grow to a similar width with beautiful, cascading foliage coloured dark green. The small size of this plant makes it an excellent option for border plantings.

Is Lomandra Little Con grass a dwarf Lomandra?

The Lomandra Little Con grass grows as a compact, rounded ball to about 30 cm tall and the same width. Other Lomandra varieties typically grow 50-80 cm tall and wide. On this basis, it is a dwarf variety compared to other Lomandra varieties. As a comparison, Lomandra Lime Tuff, which is the most popular variety, grows to 60 cm tall and wide.

Where to position Lomandra Little Con

The Lomandra Little Con plant performs best when positioned in full sun or part shade on a well-drained site. This hardy plant tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, ensure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged. Similarly, if you intend to grow it in a pot, ensure only potting media is used and never use garden soil. Browning on the tip ends or plants rotting in the middle is a sure sign that they are too wet.

Lomandra Little Con problems

Lomandra Little Con is generally a hardy and low-maintenance plant with few problems. However, like all living things, it can encounter some challenges. Over-watering is the most common issue. Symptoms include yellowing leaves, wilting, mushy stems, and plants turning black. To remedy, ensure good drainage and reduce your watering frequency. Yellowing or unevenly coloured leaves can indicate a nutrient issue and are easily corrected with garden fertiliser. Mealybugs will sometimes infest plants. They suck sap and leave a white, cottony residue. They are easily treated with a general insecticide. Fungal diseases are rare but can occur in overly damp conditions and are resolved by improving drainage and using a fungicide.

Lomandra Little Con for sale in NZ

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