Lomandra confertifolia Little Con

Common Name:
Little Con Mat Rush

Description:
Lomandra confertifolia ‘Little Con’ is a compact, evergreen, grass-like plant known for its fine, arching blue-green foliage. This hardy Australian native forms a neat, low-maintenance clump, making it ideal for mass planting, borders, rock gardens, and containers. In spring and summer, it produces small, delicate yellow flowers nestled within the foliage, adding seasonal interest. Little Con thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates drought, frost, and coastal conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens. Its tidy, compact growth habit makes it perfect for modern landscapes and native garden designs.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Frost Hardy
• Low Maintenance
• Suitable for Pots
• Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Dianella species (Flax Lily)
• Grevillea groundcovers
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)