Species mat rush
long, narrow, green, shiny, grass-like leaves

mat rush

Lomandra confertifolia subsp. rubiginosa 'Seascape'

Mat Rush is a low growing, tufted perennial native to coastal Australia. It has attractive foliage with narrow blue/green leaves and profuse yellow flowers in late spring through summer. The Seascape cultivar produces an upright, mounded form with compact growth and is particularly suited to coastal gardens where it can be used as a feature plant or a lovely accent. Its drought tolerant nature and robustness makes it great for both full sun and part shade positions; perfect for coastal areas. Mat Rush is an ideal landscaping option for low water use gardens.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 11

Flowers:

Yellow-brown Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Mat Rush should be watered once a week, using approximately 1 quart of water per plant. Be careful not to overwater, as this plant species does not like wet feet. Water it until the top layer of soil is moist to the touch, then allow the surface to dry out between waterings. In hot weather, you may need to water more frequently. Avoid providing too much water or allowing water to stand in the saucer below the plant.

sunlight

The mat rush (Lomandra confertifolia subsp. rubiginosa 'Seascape') is an evergreen grass-like plant that requires direct exposure to sunlight for optimum growth. This plant should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The plant is grown in USDA hardiness zones 8b – 11 and generally grows best in full sunlight. However, the mat rush will tolerate partial shade, especially in warm climates with intense sun. For best results, mat rush should get full sun in the morning and a safe amount of shade in the afternoon to avoid over-exposure to the sun.

pruning

Mat rush (Lomandra confertifolia subsp. rubiginosa 'Seascape') should be pruned in late spring to mid-summer. Prune mat rush pruning in order to remove dead or damaged foliage and to prevent it from becoming too large and unruly. Pruning should be done with a pair of quality garden shears that have been disinfected between cuts. Leave only the healthy, green leaves and remove all brown, ragged looking foliage. Prune back all stems that have an old, woody appearance. Ensure the stem is cut below the last healthy leaf, taking care not to damage healthy foliage. Pruning should not be too drastic; aim to avoid cutting more than 1-third of the plant’s foliage. A light pruning of half the plant’s foliage each season is a better method of shaping the plant and keeping it in check.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Mat rush typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between the months of October and December.

Hardiness Map