Lomandra multiflora ssp. multiflora
Many-flowered Mat-rush
Open to dense perennial tussock. Male and female flowers on separate plants.
Additional information
- FamilyAsparagaceae (syn. Xanthorrhoeaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-0.9 m x 0.3-0.5 m
- Plant groupingLilies & Irises
- LeavesRigid, narrow greyish leaves 25-90 cm x 1.5-4 mm, flat to slightly curved, roughish on inner surface, tip entire.
- Flower colourPurple sepals, yellow petals
- Flowering timeJune to November
- FlowersShowy flowers in dense clusters in rings on branched or unbranched spikes 25-75 cm long; spiky white bracts as long or longer than flowers. Male flowers smaller, stalked, bell-shaped; female stalkless.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained soils, tolerating dry periods and brief swampy periods. Semi shade.
- Garden useAn attractive tuft for rockeries, cottage gardens and planting in drifts under trees. Tolerant of a range of conditions.
- Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Aboriginal Use Food - nectar; Leaves - basket-making
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Cathy Powers ©
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