Family:

Lomandraceae

Lomandra filiformis

Wattle Mat-rush

Other Names: Wattle Mat-lily

Occurrence:

Regional:

Noted mainly in the drier areas west of the Hume Highway.

Habitat & Site Selection:

Dry sclerophyll forest, usually on well-drained, often sandy or rocky soil. Requires very well-drained soil. Tolerates full sun to semi-shade.

Habit:

Perennial tussock with blue-grey or light-green leaves, in short dense mats to 20 cm diameter. Yellow or cream wattle-like flowers, chiefly Oct-Nov.

Seed Collection:

Late Jan to late Feb. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed quickly.

VALUES:

Wildlife:

Good habitat. Attracts seed-eating and insect-eating native birds. Food plant for caterpillars of native butterflies and moths.

Ornamental:

Useful in rockeries, among small shrubs or in containers.