Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush Grass

Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush Grass 

Botanical name: lomandra longifolia 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: 8-11 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the late winter/early spring, this plant does not need to be pruned every year

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring growing season

Landscape use: mass planting, borders, containers, groundcover 

Special features: drought tolerant, evergreen, salt tolerant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most soils 

Companion plants: nandinas, other ornamental grasses, russian sage, coneflower 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no