{"product_id":"lomandra-longifolia-true-lime","title":"Lomandra longifolia 'True Lime'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Lime Lomandra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'True Lime' PBR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAsparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian cultivar selection (Ozbreed; species native to eastern Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen clumping perennial \/ strappy-leaf grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout addition to the Ozbreed Lomandra range, True Lime is specifically selected for one outstanding quality — its vibrant lime-green foliage colour that actually stays lime. Unlike many lime-coloured Lomandras that revert to darker green when fertilised or shift colour with soil pH, True Lime reliably holds its bright lime-green tone across different soils and climates, making it a trustworthy colour choice for designers and gardeners alike.\u003cbr\u003eCompact and naturally tidy with medium-fine, gently weeping leaves and attractive golden male flowers, True Lime suits a broad range of applications across Adelaide — from mass plantings and garden borders to erosion control on slopes and colour accent work in mixed native plantings. Drought-tolerant, frost hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in Adelaide's Mediterranean climate with minimal care and is particularly well suited to the drier southern and western states.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5–0.7 m H x 0.5–0.7 m W (compact, naturally tidy clumping habit with gently weeping foliage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; 10–20 cm per year; establishes quickly from tubestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-fine, gently weeping strap-like leaves in vibrant, consistent lime-green; holds lime colour reliably across varying soils, pH and fertiliser levels; similar leaf width to Tanika Lomandra; clean, attractive habit year-round; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttractive golden-yellow male flowers on short spikes among the foliage; spring; lightly fragrant; not showy but a pleasant seasonal addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlowers lightly fragrant in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVibrant lime-green foliage year-round providing consistent colour in all seasons; golden flower spikes in spring; strong root system develops steadily for excellent soil binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlowers attract bees and beneficial insects; dense tussocks provide shelter for lizards, skinks and small garden wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent drought tolerance once established; frost hardy (moderate to heavy frost); heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; adaptable to sandy, loamy and clay soils; avoid waterlogging and prolonged wet feet; avoid humid climates — best suited to southern and western states including SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMass\/groundcover planting: 3–5 plants per m² (45–55 cm spacing); border\/edging: 3 plants per metre; erosion control on slopes: 4–5 plants per m²; suitable for containers (25 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; best lime colour intensity and most compact habit in full sun; tolerates dappled shade well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-drained soils preferred; adaptable to sandy, loamy and clay soils; tolerates Adelaide's coastal limestone soils; do not bury crown under soil or mulch; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2–3 times\/week for 8–12 weeks; mulch well. Established: very low; drought-tolerant; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in extreme summer heat; little to no watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery low maintenance; cut back by half every 3–7 years to rejuvenate older clumps; remove any brown or dead leaves as needed; apply a native low-phosphorus slow-release fertiliser in spring; mulch around plants (keep mulch away from crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived perennial; 15+ years with periodic rejuvenation cut-backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent across all Adelaide zones; Adelaide Plains, coastal suburbs, foothills and inland SA; one of the best-suited Lomandras for SA's dry Mediterranean climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable; holds lime colour across varying pH — a key advantage over other lime Lomandras\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\u003eMass planting as a reliable lime-green groundcover that holds its colour year-round and suppresses weeds as it knits together — ideal for large beds, verges and public landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden border and edging plant where the vibrant lime tone creates a crisp, bright contrast against darker green shrubs, blue-grey foliage and mulched beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control and slope stabilisation where the strong root system anchors soil on banks, embankments and drainage channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour contrast planting in native and contemporary gardens paired with deep green Lomandras, blue Dianellas or dark-leafed Westringia for a bold foliage colour palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer planting for alfresco areas and courtyards where the cascading lime-green tussock provides textural interest at ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Lime does what it says on the label — it stays lime, reliably and consistently, no matter what the soil or season. If you have used lime-coloured Lomandras before and been frustrated by colour reversion, this is the cultivar that solves that problem. Tough, tidy, drought-proof and genuinely beautiful, it is one of the most dependable colour plants available for Adelaide's low-water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49005206241532,"sku":"LOMA-LONG-TRUE-LIME-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/lomandra-longifolia-true-lime-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1776673510","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/lomandra-longifolia-true-lime","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}