Lomandra longifolia Australian Native Seeds
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Approx seeds per gram: 120
Common name: Spiny Headed Mat Rush
Scientific name: lomandra longifolia
The Spiny-Head Mat-Rush, is a versatile and hardy native Australian plant perfect for landscaping. With its green foliage and low-maintenance nature, it thrives in various climates and soil types. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings, offering year-round greenery and textural contrast.
In spring, it produces fragrant, cream coloured flower spikes that attract pollinators. Resistant to pests, frost, and salt, Lomandra longifolia is great urban, coastal, and rural environments.
It can take a little while to germinate but once it has it's super easy to look after.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 28-55 days at 22 - 24°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, autumn |
| Temperate | Spring, autumn |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Arid | Spring, autumn |
Common name: Spiny Headed Mat Rush
Scientific name: lomandra longifolia
The Spiny-Head Mat-Rush, is a versatile and hardy native Australian plant perfect for landscaping. With its green foliage and low-maintenance nature, it thrives in various climates and soil types. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings, offering year-round greenery and textural contrast.
In spring, it produces fragrant, cream coloured flower spikes that attract pollinators. Resistant to pests, frost, and salt, Lomandra longifolia is great urban, coastal, and rural environments.
It can take a little while to germinate but once it has it's super easy to look after.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 28-55 days at 22 - 24°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, autumn |
| Temperate | Spring, autumn |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Arid | Spring, autumn |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
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- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Lomandra longifolia Australian Native Seeds
Common name: Spiny Headed Mat Rush
Scientific name: lomandra longifolia
The Spiny-Head Mat-Rush, is a versatile and hardy native Australian plant perfect for landscaping. With its green foliage and low-maintenance nature, it thrives in various climates and soil types. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings, offering year-round greenery and textural contrast.
In spring, it produces fragrant, cream coloured flower spikes that attract pollinators. Resistant to pests, frost, and salt, Lomandra longifolia is great urban, coastal, and rural environments.
It can take a little while to germinate but once it has it's super easy to look after.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 28-55 days at 22 - 24°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, autumn |
| Temperate | Spring, autumn |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Arid | Spring, autumn |
Common name: Spiny Headed Mat Rush
Scientific name: lomandra longifolia
The Spiny-Head Mat-Rush, is a versatile and hardy native Australian plant perfect for landscaping. With its green foliage and low-maintenance nature, it thrives in various climates and soil types. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings, offering year-round greenery and textural contrast.
In spring, it produces fragrant, cream coloured flower spikes that attract pollinators. Resistant to pests, frost, and salt, Lomandra longifolia is great urban, coastal, and rural environments.
It can take a little while to germinate but once it has it's super easy to look after.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 28-55 days at 22 - 24°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, autumn |
| Temperate | Spring, autumn |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, autumn |
| Arid | Spring, autumn |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
