Lomandra confertifolia Crackerjack ™

Common Name: Lomandra 'Crackerjack™'

Description:
Lomandra confertifolia 'Crackerjack™' is a hardy, fine-leaved, clumping grass-like perennial known for its striking blue-green foliage and compact, weeping habit. This Australian native is drought-tolerant and thrives in a wide range of soil types, making it a fantastic low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens. In spring and summer, it produces small, fragrant yellow flowers nestled among the foliage, attracting pollinators. 'Crackerjack™' is perfect for mass plantings, borders, rockeries, and containers, adding texture and movement to the landscape. It is highly resilient, tolerating frost, coastal conditions, and extended dry periods while requiring minimal care.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Width: 50–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Australian Native
• Perennial
• Low-Maintenance
• Tolerates Coastal Conditions

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Dianella
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Grevillea
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here