A tall upright lomandra with broad green strappy leaves and tall scented yellow flower spikes. Architectural and hardy, excellent for screening and feature plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1 m 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 Katie Belles Lomandra
Botanically, Lomandra longifolia 'Katie Belles' is an ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Katie Belles Lomandra
Katie Belles Lomandra suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical 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
Katie Belles Lomandra does best in free-draining, clay and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 60 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Katie Belles Lomandra handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Katie Belles Lomandra after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Katie Belles Lomandra in the garden
Katie Belles Lomandra earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, holding soil on banks and slopes and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Katie Belles 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 Katie Belles Lomandra
Plant Sale lists Katie Belles Lomandra as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
