Overview

Lomandra longifolia Nyalla ('Lm400'PBR) is a clump-forming grass like in the genus Lomandra, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lomandra longifolia Nyalla ('Lm400'PBR) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border, ground cover and container.

About

Lomandra longifolia Nyalla ('Lm400'PBR) is a clump-forming, grass-like evergreen cultivar from the Lomandra genus, part of the Asparagaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a sheltered, south-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for use as a border plant, ground cover, or in containers. It is best propagated by division or seed and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Lomandra, commonly known as mat rushes, is a genus of perennial, herbaceous monocots in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae. The genus was first described in 1805 by Jacques Labillardière.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lomandra

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Lomandra longifolia Nyalla ('Lm400'PBR) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Grass Like

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Border, ground cover, container

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lomandra longifolia Nyalla ('Lm400'PBR)

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions