Lime Tight Mat Rush (Lomandra confertifolia 'Lime Tight') | Compact Grass-Like Perennial

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Lime Tight Mat Rush

Lomandra confertifolia Leading Lime Tight

A compact, grass-like perennial with vibrant lime-green foliage, exceptional drought tolerance, and a tight, fountain-like habit.

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Lomandra confertifolia 'Lime Tight' is a stunning, compact grass-like perennial prized for its vibrant, lime-green to bright green foliage and exceptional toughness. This Australian native forms a dense, fountain-like clump of narrow, arching, strappy, glossy leaves that retain their fresh, bright color year-round. In late spring through summer, it produces small, fragrant, yellow flowers in spiky clusters (inflorescences) hidden within the foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators. Extremely drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and adaptable to a wide range of conditions (including wet soils, coastal exposure, and poor soils), it is also deer resistant and low-maintenance. With a tighter, more compact habit than other Lomandra varieties, it is an outstanding choice for mass plantings, borders, erosion control on slopes, containers, and as a colorful accent in both modern and water-wise gardens.

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Light: Full sun to partial shade (best color in sun)

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Foliage & Flowers: Arching, strappy, glossy, lime-green to bright green leaves, forming a dense, compact, fountain-like clump; small, fragrant, yellow flowers in spiky clusters (hidden within foliage) in late spring through summer .
Mature Height: 24-36 inches (2-3 ft)
Mature Spread: 24-36 inches (2-3 ft) (tighter habit)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-11
Core Benefits: Vibrant lime-green foliage, compact tight habit, exceptionally drought and heat tolerant, tolerates wet soils and coastal conditions, deer resistant, low maintenance.
Best Uses: Mass plantings, borders, erosion control on slopes, containers, dry gardens, coastal gardens, modern landscapes, water-wise gardens.

Faqs

Q: How is 'Lime Tight' different from other Lomandra varieties like 'Miner's Gold'?
A: 'Lime Tight' has bright lime-green foliage (vs. golden-yellow) and a more compact, tighter growth habit (2-3 ft vs. 2-4 ft). Both are equally tough and drought tolerant.

Q: How large does Lime Tight Mat Rush get?
A: It forms a dense, compact, fountain-like clump, typically reaching 2-3 feet in both height and spread.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought and heat tolerant. It is also tolerant of periodic flooding and wet soils, making it adaptable to a wide range of conditions.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best leaf color?
A: For the most vibrant lime-green foliage, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). In partial shade, the color will be slightly less intense.

Q: Is it evergreen?
A: Yes, it is evergreen, retaining its bright foliage year-round in mild winter climates.

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