A soft weeping fine-leaved lomandra forming a low blue-green fountain. Compact and very hardy, ideal for borders, slopes and low-maintenance mass plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 60 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 Shara Lomandra
Lomandra fluviatilis 'Shara' is an ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Shara Lomandra
Shara 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
Shara Lomandra does best in free-draining, sandy and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Shara Lomandra handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Shara Lomandra after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Shara Lomandra in the garden
Shara 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
Shara Lomandra sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Shara Lomandra
Plant Sale lists Shara Lomandra as tube stock and potted plants. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
