Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush, Breeze Longleaf Mat Rush.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Lomandra |
| Species | longifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Breeze' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Australia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Lomandras are good at extracting phosphorus out of the soil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -11 - -6 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 20° F |
| Height | 60 cm to 1 m |
| Spread | 60 cm to 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | This plant is used in containers, large planters, mass, group or specimen plantings, home gardens, streetscapes and commercial landscapes. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow deep green strap-shaped leaves that are curiously cut as though with pinking shears at the tips, leavers grow up to 1 m. |
| Flower Description | Tiny creamy-yellow flowers that are lightly scented. |
Photographs
Lomandra longifolia ‘Breeze’, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Lomandra longifolia ‘Breeze’, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.