Dwarf Mat Rush - Lomandra 'Little Con'

Lomandra 'Little Con' is a hardy, grass-like perennial with bright green narrow foliage up to 30cm high, suitable for borders, pots, and mass plantings. It's resilient to harsh weather, can resprout after being cut back, and thrives in various conditions, including coastal areas.

Quick Overview:

• Appearance: Compact, clumping, grass-like perennial.
• Height: 30 cm.
• Width: 30 cm.
• Leaves: Lime-green, fine, bright green, and very narrow.
• Flowers: Small spikes of cream flowers blooming in spring and summer.
• Growth Habit: Forms lime-green tussocks, growing into a small round mounded shape.

Preferred Conditions:

• Maintenance: Low maintenance and easy to care for.
• Adaptability: Performs well in a wide range of conditions, including wet areas and coastal conditions.
• Light: Can be grown in various light conditions.

Detailed Description: Lomandra confertifolia 'Little Con', also known as Small Mat Rush, is a dwarf variety of Lomandra, native to Queensland, Australia. This variety is known for its compact and fast-growing nature, forming dense, grass-like clumps of fine, bright green foliage. It reaches around 30 cm in height and width, presenting a neat and clean appearance.

The Little Con produces small spikes of cream-white flowers during spring, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Its lime-green foliage and round mounded growth habit make it an excellent choice for massed planting, effectively smothering out weeds over time and providing great coverage. Additionally, it is suitable for edging along driveways or paths and can be used as a low-maintenance lawn alternative.

Planting Benefits:

• Versatility: Ideal for borders, pot planting, and mass planting in native gardens.
• Resilience: Capable of withstanding harsh weather; can be cut back and will resprout with fresh growth.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Provides a bright green, grassy look and neat appearance to garden spaces.
• Suitability for Various Conditions: Thrives in coastal conditions and is suitable for contemporary landscaping around poolsides and courtyards​