{"product_id":"lomandra-hystrix-slender-mat-rush","title":"Lomandra hystrix - Slender Mat Rush","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLomandra hystrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Slender Mat Rush, is a hardy, clumping perennial grass-like plant native to Australia. Renowned for its slender, arching green foliage and ability to thrive in diverse conditions, it is ideal for erosion control, borders, or mass plantings in native and waterwise gardens. This versatile plant is highly durable, tolerating wet and dry soils, and requires minimal maintenance, making it a favorite for low-maintenance landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.8–1.2 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.6–1 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slender, arching green leaves; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adapts to a wide range of soils, from sandy to heavy clay; tolerates waterlogged areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate; tolerates both wet and dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creamy-yellow flower spikes in spring to early summer, lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense, clumping growth habit with arching foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for erosion control, borders, mass planting, rain gardens, and wetland revegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 50–100 cm apart for dense coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal care; trim old foliage annually to refresh appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally pest and disease-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; performs well in low-water landscapes once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent; suitable for wet areas and rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy to light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides shelter for frogs and insects; seeds attract birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen foliage offers year-round greenery and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complements native, contemporary, and waterwise garden styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Slender Mat Rush is a resilient and adaptable plant, perfect for adding lush greenery and functional value to both residential and commercial landscapes. Its durability and versatility make it an essential choice for sustainable gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-drought-salt-and-frost-catalogue-a-tolerance-first-palette\"\u003eRead the tolerance catalogue record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282305577156,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_l_256637975.jpg?v=1735794913","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/lomandra-hystrix-slender-mat-rush","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}