Searching for Lomandra varieties that naturally occur in Queensland? This guide highlights top-performing species native to QLD and shows you exactly where you can order them online for quick, convenient delivery.
Lomandra longifolia
Lomandra longifolia ‘LM300’ / ‘LM604’ PBR Intended Trade Name Tanika®
Description:
Soft, fine foliage with a weeping habit, popular for over 20 years for its toughness and beauty. New improved form handles extreme cutbacks.
Uses:
Great for play areas, contemporary designs, dry slopes, roadsides, and shade planting.
Tolerance:
Highly drought-resistant, thrives in clay or sandy soils, suitable for poor slopes.
Density:
3–6 per m², 2–3 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
500–650mm high, 500-650mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Full sun to moderate shade; adapts to sandy through to clay soils. Avoid Phytophthora.
Care:
Cut back to 10cm above ground every 3–10 years if required.
Where it Works:
VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, WA, TAS, QLD (non-humid inland areas).
Species Native To:
QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, TAS.
Australian Plants Online: Tubestock (80 mm pot); $7.95. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/lomandra-tanika.html
The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or 140 mm pot; from $12.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/lomandra-longifolia-tanika-lm300-mat-rush/
Lomandra longifolia ‘LM360’ PBR Trade Name Lady Tanika®
Description:
Elegant, robust, female sterile Lomandra with a weeping form.
Uses:
Perfect for rain gardens, mass/mixed plantings, and erosion control near bushland.
Tolerance:
Thrives in tough conditions, including drought, flooding and Phytophthora.
Density:
2-4 per m².
Height & Width:
400-550 high, 600-750 wide.
Position & Soil:
Sun to part shade; tolerates most soils, including sandy loam and clay.
Care:
Prune near the base every few years to replace older leaves.
Where it Works:
ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, NSW, and QLD.
Species Native To:
QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, TAS.
Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $7.95. https://australianplantsonline.com.au/lomandra-lady-tanika.html
The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $8.90. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/lady-tanika®-lomandra-longifolia
Lomandra longifolia ‘LM400’ Trade Name Nyalla®
Description:
Hardy, clean foliage with grass tree-like foliage appearance, ideal for coastal planting and erosion control.
Uses:
Great for specimens, mass/mixed planting, and roadside designs.
Tolerance:
Thrives in drought, cold, and salty conditions.
Density:
1–2 per m², 1–2 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
800–900mm high, 800–900mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Full sun to moderate shade; tolerates sandy to clay soils but avoids frequently wet conditions.
Care:
Rarely needs cutting back. Optional prune to 30cm above ground every 3–10 years.
Where it Works:
VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS, SA, WA.
Species Native To:
QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, TAS.
The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or 140 mm pot; from $5.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/nyallalomandra-longifolia-lm400/
Lomandra longifolia ‘Katrinus Deluxe’ PBR
Description:
Dense, fine-leaved Lomandra with perfumed yellow flowers.
Uses:
Stabilising slopes, biodiversity support, and second-line coastal positions.
Tolerance:
Drought-tolerant, thrives on natural rainfall, thrives in tough soils.
Density:
2–5 per m², 1.5–2 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
700mm high, 700mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Full to moderate shade; suits well-drained sandy to clay soils.
Care:
Prune hard or cut 2/3 every 5-7 years. More tolerant of taller dome pruning.
Where it Works:
VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, WA, TAS, QLD.
Species Native To:
Australia-wide, except NT.
The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or 140 mm pot; from $4.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/lomandra-katrinus-deluxe-mat-rush/
Lomandra longifolia ‘MURU’ PBR Trade Name Great White™
Description: Dense clumping grass with white and green variegation and larger flower displays.
Uses: Perfect for roadsides, mass plantings, and as a feature plant in gardens.
Tolerance: Adaptable to drought, cold, wind, and salt-laden air.
Density: 4–6 per m², 2–3 per linear metre.
Height & Width: 400–500mm high, 400–500mm wide.
Position & Soil: Best in full sun to moderate shade; prefers well-drained soil.
Care: Prune older foliage as required.
Where it Works: NSW (South), QLD (Toowoomba and elevated areas), VIC, SA, WA, TAS.
Species Native To: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA.
The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or 140 mm pot; from $4.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/lomandra-great-white-muru-mat-rush/
Lomandra labil
Lomandra labill ‘LM600’ PBR Trade Name Evergreen Baby™ (Only suitable for wet feet in non-humid climates)
Description:
Compact, fine-leafed Lomandra with vibrant lime-green foliage in low-nutrient soils, ideal for low-height planting.
Uses:
Great for ground cover, playgrounds, bioswales, and mixed plantings.
Tolerance:
Handles heat, cold, flooding, drought, and tough conditions.
Density:
3–6 per m², 2–4 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
450mm high, 450mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Full to part shade; thrives in sandy loam to clay.
Care:
Hard prune to 7cm to rejuvenate; water and fertilise, or wait for rain.
Where it Works:
Southern QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
Species Native To:
All Australian states except NT.
Australian Plants Online: Tubestock. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/lomandra-evergreen-baby.html
The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $6.95. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/evergreen-baby
Lomandra confertifolia
Lomandra confertifolia ‘SIR5’ PBR Trade Name Wingarra®
Description:
A fine Poa-like, blue-green Lomandra with excellent resilience and superior winter foliage colour.
Uses:
Borders, slopes, erosion control, understory and mass/mixed planting.
Tolerance:
Dought and frost tolerant with better cut-back survival.
Density:
4–5 per m², 2–4 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
400mm high, 600mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Best in part shade, performs well in full sun with irrigation. Thrives in sandy to clay soils.
Care:
Occasional watering for inland areas; prune to 15cm every 3–4 years if needed.
Where it Works:
VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS, SA, WA, QLD (non-humid regions).
Species Native To:
QLD.
The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or 140 mm pot; $4.90–$8.00 (sale). https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/wingarralomandra-confertifolia-sir5/
Lomandra hystrix
Lomandra hystrix ‘LHWP’ PBR Trade Name Tropic Cascade™
Description:
Compact, weeping Lomandra with glossy, emerald-green foliage and perfumed sterile flowers.
Uses:
Rain gardens, bio-swales, erosion control, cascading over retaining walls, mass/mixed planting.
Tolerance:
Handles drought, flooding, heat, frost, and heavy shade.
Density:
3–6 per m², 2–4 per linear metre.
Height & Width:
550mm high, 550mm wide.
Position & Soil:
Full sun to heavy shade; suits most soil types, including wet and dry conditions.
Care:
Fertilise in spring; cut back to 30cm every 4–7 years to maintain vigor.
Where it Works:
VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, WA (protection preferred in frosty areas).
Species Native To:
Eastern Australia.
The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $7.50. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/tropic-cascade
Plants in a Box: Plant pack. https://plantsinabox.com.au/products/lomandra-hystrix-tropic-cascade-pbr-plant-pack
Conclusion
Bring authentic Queensland natives into your landscape with locally adapted Lomandras. Explore the options above and place your order today.