Lomandra filiformis ssp. coriacea|Wattle Mat-rush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Sparsely tufted perennial forming a small mat. Male and female flowers on separate plants.
- Size (W x H)
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0.15-0.3m high
- Leaves
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Flat leathery bluish-green to green leaves 13-47cm x 2-5mm. Tip entire, margins raspy.
- Flowers
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Male flowers roundish, female tubular, shortly stalked, in single or 2-3-flowered clusters. Male spike 5-18cm long, branches alternating or ringed. Female spike 2-5cm, few or unbranched. Central stem rough.
- Flower colour
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Cream to yellow
- Flower time
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September to March
- Growing conditions
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Dry gravel to clay soils in dry open forests and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A neat small tuft ideal in rockeries, small gardens or planted as a border.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
