A robust lomandra with steel-blue strappy foliage and scented yellow flowers in spring. Extremely hardy and architectural, ideal for mass plantings and coastal sites.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 90 cm H × 90 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 Nyalla Lomandra
Lomandra longifolia 'Nyalla' is an ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 90 cm tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Nyalla Lomandra
Nyalla 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, tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Nyalla Lomandra does best in free-draining, clay and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Nyalla 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 Nyalla Lomandra after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Nyalla Lomandra in the garden
Nyalla Lomandra earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, a feature or specimen planting and a windbreak.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate as Nyalla Lomandra. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Nyalla Lomandra
Plant Sale lists Nyalla Lomandra as tube stock and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
