Mat Rush
(Lomandra confertifolia)
Mat Rush (Lomandra confertifolia)
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Ian McMaster
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Photo by: Ian McMaster | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Occurence ID: https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1632948193 | Publisher: Atlas of Living Australia |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Lomandra confertifolia, commonly known as Mat Rush, is an evergreen perennial herb native to open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests in Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of about 1 foot (0.3 meters). This plant features narrow, strap-like leaves that form dense, tussock-like clumps, and it produces small, yellow, and often fragrant flowers in the spring and summer, which are not particularly showy but add a subtle charm to the garden.
Mat Rush is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens. It is often used in landscaping for mass plantings, erosion control, and as a tough ground cover in urban environments. Lomandra confertifolia thrives in a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate both full sun and part shade. While generally pest and disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot in poorly drained soils. This plant is also known for its resilience to fire, which can be an added benefit in fire-prone regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mat Rush is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens. It is often used in landscaping for mass plantings, erosion control, and as a tough ground cover in urban environments. Lomandra confertifolia thrives in a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate both full sun and part shade. While generally pest and disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot in poorly drained soils. This plant is also known for its resilience to fire, which can be an added benefit in fire-prone regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.667-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Lomandra confertifolia, Xerotes confertifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Lomandra confertifolia (F.M.Bailey) Fahn