Mat rush (Lomandra longifolia)
Product Details
Very hardy evergreen strappy foliage plant to 1 m high and wide. Tolerates a variety of soil types and conditions, from dry soil to temporary inundation, growing in full sun or full shade. Flowers are sweetly scented but prickly so can be removed if needed.
Uses
Young leaves can be plucked, and the white bases chewed for their pea-like taste. Flowers can be soaked in water to extract their nectar. Ripe seeds can be ground and added to breads or baking. Leaves are used for weaving by First Australians.
Also called; Spiny-head Mat-rush, Spiky-headed Mat-rush, Basket Grass
Plant orders are shipped via express post early in the week so the plant arrives in the best possible condition and is not left over the weekend in a transport depot.
Please unpack as soon as possible and water well.
Note: due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to post plants to Tasmania, NT and WA.
