This rhizomatous rush-like perennial forms a tussock-like clump. It has arching strap-like bright green leaves and the cream coloured star-shaped flowers appear in flat spikes during late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Lomandra hystrixis naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales growing in open forests, sand dunes and along creeks.

It prefers a well drained, moist sandy soil in a sunny to shaded open position and is salt, drought and frost tolerant.

Mat-rush is grown for its clumping habit and its foliage. It is planted in gardens along edges or in group plantings and is used around a water feature. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is an excellent bank binder. It is also planted in parks as alow border or as a container plant tolerating neglect. ID 2429

Lomandra(loh-MAN-drah) hystrix(HIS-triks)

Xanthorrhoeaceae(zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)