Lime Tuff lomandra (Lomandra 'Lime Tuff')

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, not flowering
June, not flowering
July, not flowering
August, not flowering
September, flowering
October, flowering
November, flowering
December, not flowering

Compact lomandra with bright lime-green leaves, bred for low-maintenance borders.

A compact lomandra bred for landscaping, with soft, bright lime-green foliage that stays neat without trimming. Small yellow flower spikes appear in spring. Widely used for mass planting, verges and pots.

In the garden

Street or verge
Pots and containers
Mass planting
Under trees

Leaves: Fine, soft, bright lime-green leaves.
Attracts: Shelter for small wildlife
Flowers: Small yellow flower spikes among the leaves.

Growing conditions

Light: Full sun to full shade
Soil: Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage: Copes with occasional wet
Frost: Hard frost
Water: Very drought tolerant
Coast: Sheltered coastal gardens
Climate: Subtropical, temperate and cool and alpine

Planting and care

Grown from: Division

Planting

Sun to shade. Space 50 to 60 cm apart for mass planting.

Pruning

Comb out dead leaves by hand, or cut back to 15 cm in late winter every few years to refresh.

Care

Water in dry spells through the first summer; very tough after that. No feeding needed.

Where it comes from

Family: Asparagaceae
Order: Asparagales
Native to: Garden origin

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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Lime Tuff lomandra Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'