Lomandra maritima

Scientific name

Lomandra maritima

Common name

Maritime mat-rush

Plant description

A grass-like perennial herb growing on sand, that has separate male and female plants. The clumps grow to 60cm across. Small flowers are hidden low in the plant at the leaf base and the fruits are brown capsules.

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Flower colour

Purple and yellow

Flowering months

August to November