Lomandra longifolia
'Breeze'
Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush, Breeze Longleaf Mat Rush.
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Lomandra |
Species |
longifolia |
Cultivar |
'Breeze' |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c - H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-11 - -6 °C |
Temperature (°F) |
15 - 20° F |
Height |
60 cm to 1 m |
Spread |
60 cm to 1 m |
Landscape |
This plant is used in containers, large planters, mass, group or specimen plantings, home gardens, streetscapes and commercial landscapes. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Narrow deep green strap-shaped leaves that are curiously cut as though with pinking shears at the tips, leavers grow up to 1 m. |
Flower Description |
Tiny creamy-yellow flowers that are lightly scented. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
By seed. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Lomandras are good at extracting phosphorus out of the soil. |