Description: Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' is a compact, evergreen, clump-forming grass renowned for its fine, soft, blue-green foliage and low-maintenance nature. It produces small, fragrant yellow flowers on slender stems in spring, adding seasonal interest without overshadowing its elegant foliage. 'Tanika' is highly versatile and tolerant of extreme weather conditions, including drought, frost, and coastal exposure, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens. This variety is ideal for mass planting, borders, erosion control, and low-maintenance landscapes, providing year-round structure with minimal care. Its tidy, non-spreading habit makes it perfect for urban gardens, commercial plantings, and roadside verges.
Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Mature Size:
Height: 50–60cm
Width: 60–80cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
Yellow (small and inconspicuous)
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Australian Native
Drought Tolerant
Frost Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Weed Suppressing
Erosion Control
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Companion Plants:
Dianella
Westringia
Correa
Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
Grevillea
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