Lomandra longifolia 'Verday'

Lomandra longifolia 'Verday'

Lomandra Verday is a compact 60cm x 60cm, tussocky, grass-like perennial with a strong architectural shape. Fine, slender, bright green leaves that are stiff and long. Yellow flower spikes that are slightly fragrant, appearing in spring.

• Growth Habit: Compact 60cm x 60cm, tussocky, grass-like perennial with a strong architectural shape.
• Foliage: Fine, slender, bright green leaves that are stiff and long.
• Flowers: Yellow flower spikes that are slightly fragrant, appearing in spring.
• Uses: Ideal for erosion control, mass plantings, borders, and as a contrasting plant in native gardens. It's also well-suited for wet areas.
• Soil: Tolerates most soil types.
• Water: Requires little water or care once established, indicating drought tolerance.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, considered maintenance-free after establishment.

Detailed Description: Lomandra longifolia 'Verday' is a durable and long-lived variety of Lomandra that showcases verdant, dark green, narrow foliage. Its fine leaves and slightly weeping habit contribute to its beautiful tussocky appearance, making it an excellent choice for landscape planting. This ultra-tough plant is not only aesthetically pleasing with its bright green foliage but also functional, as it is often used for erosion protection due to its robust root system.

The 'Verday' variety blooms with small bursts of cream to yellow flowers that emit a slight fragrance, adding sensory appeal to its practical benefits. Its adaptability makes it a popular evergreen and versatile plant, often used as low ground cover or shrub in various landscape designs including mass planting along borders, roadsides, and in streetscapes.

Planting Benefits:

• Aesthetic Appeal: The lush green foliage and yellow spring flowers add visual interest to any setting.
• Environmental Benefits: Excellent for erosion control, helping to stabilize soil on banks and slopes.
• Versatility: Serves as a low-maintenance groundcover or shrub suitable for various landscaping projects.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, it requires little watering, making it suitable for drier climates and water-wise gardens.
• Wildlife Attraction: The flowers can attract pollinators, contributing to the biodiversity of the garden space