Botanical Name
Lomandra confertifolia subsp. leptostachya
Common Name
Narrow-leaf Mat Rush
Description
Narrow-leaf Mat Rush is a hardy native grass-like perennial renowned for its distinctive narrow channelled leaves and robust growth habit that creates beautiful structural displays in Australian gardens. This attractive subspecies produces concavo-convex or channelled leaves that are straight and rather stiff, typically 30-70cm long and 0.5-1.5mm wide, creating fine-textured evergreen foliage with excellent architectural appeal. The inflorescences are unbranched or with short branches, with flower clusters that are few-flowered and whorled. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions with excellent adaptability. Perfect for native gardens, mass plantings, and areas where hardy grass-like plants with distinctive narrow foliage create structured landscape displays with minimal maintenance.
Plant Category
Grasses
Size (H x W)
Height: 30-70cm, Spread: 50cm-1 meter
Lomandra confertifolia subsp. leptostachya occurs from south of Ulladulla in NSW extending into Victoria, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate climates.
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