{"product_id":"lomandra-confertifolia-little-con","title":"Lomandra confertifolia 'Little Con'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Con Mat Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lomandra confertifolia 'Little Con'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact clumping perennial (strappy leaf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA compact, tough Australian native grass perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Lomandra confertifolia 'Little Con' forms neat, low clumps of fine grey-green strappy foliage that brings year-round texture and structure to water-wise gardens. Exceptionally low-maintenance, drought-tolerant and versatile, it thrives in full sun or deep shade, tolerates poor soils, frost, heat, wind and coastal conditions with ease. Ideal for compact borders, edging, mass plantings, low-maintenance landscapes and containers, 'Little Con' delivers reliable evergreen performance in Adelaide's toughest conditions without the height of larger lomandras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 cm H × 40–60 cm W (compact, upright clumping habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow grey-green strappy leaves; upright, neat clumps; evergreen year-round with consistent colour; softer texture than standard lomandras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream to pale yellow fragrant flower spikes in spring (September–November); mostly hidden within foliage but lightly honey-scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers lightly fragrant—subtle honey scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round; subtle fragrant spring flowering; foliage remains consistent through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects; provides habitat and shelter for small native wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; exceptional heat tolerance; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate to heavy frosts); excellent wind tolerance; excellent coastal tolerance—moderate salt-spray resistant; adapts to full sun or deep shade; poor soil tolerant; tolerates occasional waterlogging better than most natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edging\/border: 4–6 plants per m²; Mass planting: 50–60 cm apart for continuous effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade (highly adaptable; performs equally well in blazing sun or deep shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to almost any soil type—well-drained loam, sandy loam, clay loam, heavy clay, or gravelly soil; thrives in poor, lean soils; tolerates Adelaide's alkaline soils; excellent in containers with premium potting mix; one of the few natives that tolerates occasional waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); minimal to no watering in winter once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim back tatty or damaged foliage in late winter (cut to 10–15 cm above ground to refresh and promote fresh growth); avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean soils); use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if desired; virtually pest and disease-free; weed-suppressing once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal and inland gardens; thrives in exposed, difficult, waterlogged, and shaded sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0); performs exceptionally well on Adelaide's calcareous soils; tolerates slightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompact edging along paths, driveways, and garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in water-wise garden beds for low, evergreen textural coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnderstory planting beneath trees or in shaded areas where other plants struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary and formal landscapes requiring neat, low-maintenance structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoastal gardens and sheltered beachfront properties—excellent salt tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance nature strips and verges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers and pots for patios, courtyards, and balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed native gardens with westringia, dianella, and native grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBioretention basins and rain gardens—tolerates occasional waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoadside and median plantings—extreme tolerance to tough urban conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Little Con' mat rush is the compact, set-and-forget native workhorse for Adelaide's toughest conditions. Neat, low-growing, and evergreen, it delivers year-round structure with virtually no maintenance, thriving equally well in blazing sun or deep shade, drought or occasional wet feet, coastal salt or inland heat. Compact, tough, and effortlessly elegant—it's the versatile native grass for water-wise South Australian landscapes requiring reliable, low-maintenance performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48764580069628,"sku":"LOMA-CONF-LITT-CON-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/lomandra-confertifolia-little-con-mat-rush-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770887126","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/lomandra-confertifolia-little-con","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}