A popular Australian native strappy-leaf plant forming fine-textured weeping clumps of bright green foliage with scented yellow flower spikes. Extremely tough, drought- and frost-hardy, and ideal for mass plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 60 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 Tanika Mat Rush
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' is a fast-growing ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Tanika Mat Rush
Tanika Mat Rush suits subtropical, warm-temperate, cool-temperate 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 tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Tanika Mat Rush does best in clay, sandy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tanika 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 Tanika Mat Rush after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Tanika Mat Rush in the garden
Tanika Mat Rush earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Tanika Mat Rush sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to very drought tolerant and subtropical 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 Tanika Mat Rush
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