Botanical Name: Lomandra hystrix
Common Name: Green Mat Rush / Creek Mat Rush
Pot Size: 140mm Pot

Current Height

Current Height from the top of the pot: 200mm from the top of the pot

Lomandra Hystrix 140mm Pots

Lomandra hystrix is a hardy Australian native grass-like plant with long, lush green strappy foliage. It is a fantastic choice for mass planting, borders, native gardens, roadside-style planting, and low-maintenance landscaping.

These 140mm pots are a great starter size for customers wanting to plant larger areas without the cost of more advanced pots. Once planted and established, Lomandra hystrix is tough, reliable, and easy to care for.

Features

• Australian native plant
• Long green strappy foliage
• Hardy and low maintenance
• Great for mass planting
• Suitable for wet and dry conditions once established
• Soft, natural landscaping look
• Ideal for erosion control and embankments

Position

Lomandra hystrix grows best in:

• Full sun
• Part shade
• Well-drained soil
• Moist garden areas
• Native and low-maintenance gardens

It is adaptable and can handle a range of conditions once established.

Ideal For

• Mass planting
• Native gardens
• Borders and edging
• Driveways and pathways
• Embankments and erosion control
• Commercial landscaping
• Around ponds or damp areas
• Low-maintenance gardens

Planting Distance

For mass planting, plant approximately 500mm–700mm apart.

Plant closer together for faster coverage and a fuller look.

Height at Maturity

Lomandra hystrix can grow to approximately 800mm–1m tall, depending on conditions.

Environmental Requirements

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including moist soils, provided drainage is suitable.

Climate: Suitable for warm, temperate, and coastal conditions.

Durability: Hardy once established, tolerant of wet periods, dry periods, and general garden conditions.

Care

Lomandra hystrix is very low maintenance once established. Water regularly after planting until the roots have settled into the soil.

Apply a slow-release native fertiliser during Spring and Summer to encourage healthy growth.

Trimming

Remove old or tired foliage as needed to keep the plant looking fresh.

Major trimming and shaping is best done during Spring and Summer, while the plant is actively growing.

Design Ideas

Lomandra hystrix is perfect for creating a natural, soft landscape look. Use it in large groups for mass planting, along pathways for movement and texture, or in native-style gardens where a hardy, reliable plant is needed.