Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush, Breeze Longleaf Mat Rush.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusLomandra
Specieslongifolia
Cultivar'Breeze'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Australia.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Lomandras are good at extracting phosphorus out of the soil.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-11 - -6 °C
Temperature (°F)15 - 20° F
Height60 cm to 1 m
Spread60 cm to 1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeThis plant is used in containers, large planters, mass, group or specimen plantings, home gardens, streetscapes and commercial landscapes.
PropagationBy seed.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow deep green strap-shaped leaves that are curiously cut as though with pinking shears at the tips, leavers grow up to 1 m.
Flower DescriptionTiny creamy-yellow flowers that are lightly scented.

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