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(Lomandra leucocephala)
Woolly-Head Mat-Rush (Lomandra leucocephala)
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Paul Coddington
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Photo by: Paul Coddington | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Paul Coddington | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-09-11T17:31:13-07:00 |
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Summary
Lomandra leucocephala, commonly known as Woolly-Head Mat-Rush, is an evergreen perennial grass native to a variety of habitats in Australia, including open forests, grasslands, and along stream banks. It typically grows to a height of 1 foot (0.3 meters) and a width of 3 feet (0.9 meters), forming dense tufts of narrow, strap-like leaves. The plant is named for its distinctive woolly flower heads, which are cream to yellow in color and appear in spring and early summer. The flowers are modest in size but can add a textural interest to the garden.
Woolly-Head Mat-Rush is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens and xeriscaping. It is often used as an ornamental grass in borders, rockeries, and as a ground cover due to its clumping habit. This species is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases, and its ability to withstand occasional flooding as well as dry periods. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of soil types, from sandy to clay. While it can tolerate partial shade, it flourishes in full sun.CC BY-SA 4.0
Woolly-Head Mat-Rush is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens and xeriscaping. It is often used as an ornamental grass in borders, rockeries, and as a ground cover due to its clumping habit. This species is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases, and its ability to withstand occasional flooding as well as dry periods. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of soil types, from sandy to clay. While it can tolerate partial shade, it flourishes in full sun.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open forests, grasslands, and along stream banks in Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Woolly Mat-Rush, Irongrass
Scientific Names: , Lomandra leucocephala, Xerotes leucocephala,
GBIF Accepted Name: Lomandra leucocephala (R.Br.) Ewart