Family:
Lomandraceae
Lomandra effusa
Scented Mat-rush
Other Names: Irongrass, Cocky’s bootlace
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Wide range of vegetation types, in sandy soil. Sometimes in clay or near salt pans and granite outcrops. Requires well-drained soil. Tolerates heavy frost.
Habit:
Robust, perennial tussocky herb 20-50 cm high and up to 60 cm wide. Flat, bluish-grey leaves up to 50 cm long, a much-branched inflorescence and strongly scented flowers.
Propagation:
From seed or by division of clumps.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Useful for stabilising soil and reducing erosion.
Wildlife:
Attracts seed-eating native birds.
Ornamental:
Ornamental for gardens and containers.
Other:
Grazed by stock in exceptionally poor years.