A compact fine-leaved lomandra forming a dense lime-green tuft that needs no trimming. Tough and drought-hardy, ideal for borders, containers and mass plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Lime Tuff Lomandra
Botanically, Lomandra confertifolia 'Lime Tuff' is an ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Lime Tuff Lomandra
Lime Tuff Lomandra suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Lime Tuff Lomandra does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lime Tuff Lomandra handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Lime Tuff Lomandra after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Lime Tuff Lomandra in the garden
Lime Tuff Lomandra earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Lime Tuff Lomandra with species that also favour very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Lime Tuff Lomandra
Plant Sale lists Lime Tuff Lomandra as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
