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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