Lomandra longifolia 'Sungold' (Lomandra)

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Plant description

Lomandra longifolia 'Sungold' is a strappy leaf perennial plant with gold striping on the arching green leaves. A perfect plant for low maintenance gardens. It suits sandy to heavy soils, and will do well in humidity provided it doesn't get wet feet. A plant for sunny and part shaded positions. Drought and cold tolerant. Mulch to deter weed growth.

Further reading: Top ten native plants and Best natives for pots and small gardens (articles written by native plant expert and horticulturalist Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: cream
Flowering season: summer

Plant size

Maximum height: 0.6 metres
Minimum height: not specified

Maximum width: 0.6 metres
Minimum width: not specified

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Insects.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Miscellaneous information

Native to: Australia.

Planting season: Any.

Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser.

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