A compact, dense lomandra with fine lime-green foliage forming a tidy rounded tussock. Tough and low-care, it suits formal borders, mass plantings and containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 50 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 Mat-rush
Botanically, Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Lime Tuff Mat-rush
Lime Tuff Mat-rush 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 tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Lime Tuff Mat-rush does best in free-draining, clay, sandy and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lime Tuff Mat-rush 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 Lime Tuff Mat-rush 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 Mat-rush in the garden
Lime Tuff Mat-rush earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers, a feature or specimen planting and a low lawn alternative. 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 Mat-rush 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 Mat-rush
Plant Sale lists Lime Tuff Mat-rush as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
