Creek Mat Rush - Lomandra hystrix (Green Lomandra) Seeds

Lomandra hystrix (Green Mat-Rush or Creek Mat-Rush)
A resilient and versatile perennial plant, perfect for gardens, erosion control, and wildlife habitats.

Quick Facts

• Height: 0.7 to 1.5 meters
• Width: 0.7 to 1 meter
• Flowering and Fruiting: Cream/yellow flowers in spring
• Climate: Tolerates light frost, high humidity, and wet summers
• Soil: Sandy, loamy, sandy loam, clay loam, poor soil
• pH: Acidic, neutral, alkaline

Why Grow Lomandra hystrix?
Lomandra hystrix is a hardy and attractive perennial plant that thrives in a variety of soil types and climates. With its fragrant flowers, it’s a great choice for mass planting or as a background plant. Its ability to tolerate high humidity and wet conditions, along with its drought resistance once established, makes it ideal for a range of garden settings. It’s especially useful for erosion control and pollution-tolerant landscapes. Its robust growth ensures quick coverage and it is perfect for creating green buffers in public spaces or gardens.

Bush Food Note

• Edible Parts:
  • Leaves: Starchy, fleshy bases taste like raw peas.
  • Flowers & Seeds: Can be pounded into flour or eaten whole, mixed with native honey.
• Uses: Enjoy the leaves raw, or use the flowers and seeds in cooking.

Medicinal Uses

• Traditional Medicine: The roots were traditionally used to treat insect bites.

Important Medicinal Warning: Consult a healthcare professional before using this plant for medicinal purposes. Claims are for informational purposes only.

How to Grow

• Sowing Instructions:

  • Seed Preparation: Scatter the seeds over firmly packed potting mix in a standard seed tray.
  • Watering: Keep moist to aid germination.
  • Germination Time: 4-6 weeks.

• Planting and Care:

  • Keep the seedlings partly shaded and well-watered for the first month.
  • Transplanting: Once they reach 100-150mm, harden them off in full sunlight.
  • Growth: Lomandra hystrix grows quickly, reaching planting size within one season, and can be planted when 200-300mm tall.

Uses in Your Garden

• Ornamental: Its attractive, strappy leaves and fragrant flowers make it a great ornamental plant.
• Practical: Excellent for erosion control, wildlife habitats, and creating a natural screen.
• Edible and Practical: Provides edible flowers and leaves, as well as valuable medicinal uses.

Germination Tips

• Watering: Keep the seeds and seedlings moist but not waterlogged.
• Light: Protect from direct sunlight until the seedlings are stronger.
• Spacing: Ensure enough space for them to grow to their full size.

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Add Lomandra hystrix to your garden today! With its beauty, resilience, and practical uses, it’s an excellent choice for creating an eco-friendly, low-maintenance landscape. Whether used for erosion control, wildlife habitats, or ornamental value, Lomandra hystrix is a versatile addition to any garden.