{"product_id":"lomandra-longifolia-fine-n-dandy","title":"Lomandra longifolia 'Fine N Dandy'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine N Dandy Lomandra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Fine N Dandy’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eAsparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clumping grass-like perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Fine N Dandy’ is a compact, fine-textured Australian native lomandra bred for neat form, toughness and year-round reliability. It forms a dense, upright clump of narrow, arching green foliage that stays tidy without flopping, making it ideal for modern landscapes, borders, mass plantings and pots. Exceptionally hardy, it thrives in heat, drought, wind and poor soils, including the alkaline conditions common across South Australia. Subtle cream flower spikes appear in spring, adding gentle seasonal interest without detracting from its clean architectural look. Low-maintenance, long-lived and highly adaptable, ‘Fine N Dandy’ is a staple plant for SA gardens requiring structure and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.6 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (compact, clumping form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow, deep green strappy leaves; evergreen; may develop slight olive or pale bronze tints in extreme heat or cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream to pale yellow flower spikes in spring, held just above foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure; subtle spring flowering adds light seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract small native insects; dense clumps provide shelter for lizards and beneficial ground fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought-tolerant once established; excellent heat, wind and frost tolerance; suitable for coastal conditions; performs well in poor, sandy, loamy and clay soils if drainage is adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting or borders: 4–6 plants per m²; edging or rows: 40–50 cm apart; containers: 30–40 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best form and density in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or clay soils; highly tolerant of alkaline and limestone soils common in Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 1–2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: very low water needs; occasional deep watering during prolonged heat only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low; remove old foliage if required every few years; no regular feeding needed (optional light native fertiliser in spring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia — Adelaide Plains, foothills, coastal suburbs, Fleurieu, Yorke Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic soils if well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, architectural edging for paths, driveways and garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for low-maintenance commercial and residential landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent substitute for strappy grasses in waterwise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal plantings with Westringia, Dianella and coastal rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and alfresco areas for year-round structure and greenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Fine N Dandy’ is one of the toughest, tidiest lomandras available for South Australian gardens. With its compact size, fine texture and extreme resilience to heat, drought and poor soils, it delivers effortless structure with almost no maintenance. Reliable, versatile and long-lived, it’s a go-to choice for modern, coastal and waterwise landscapes across Adelaide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48616607187196,"sku":"LOMA-LONG-FINE-N-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/lomandra-longifolia-fine-n-dandy-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1766201858","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/lomandra-longifolia-fine-n-dandy","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}