Lomandra longifolia subsp. longifolia|Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Karawun
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Dense perennial tussock. Male and female flowers on separate plants.
- Size (W x H)
- 0.5-1m x 0.5-1.2m
- Leaves
- Smooth bright green strap-like leaves 0.5-1m x 2-4mm, flat to slightly curved, tip 2- to 3-pointed.
- Flowers
- Flower spikes to 15cm long of scented flowers in rings, male unbranched, less than 3cm wide; female may be unbranched. Stem of spike purplish. Spiky bracts about equal to each flower cluster. Capsules orange.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Flower time
- October to December
- Growing conditions
- Well drained dry to rocky soils in foothill woodlands and forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
- Excellent landscaping plant, very tolerant of a range of conditions including dry shade. Provides a vertical line in the garden.
- 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
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
