Breeze, Nyalla

Lomandra longifolia Labill.

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Xanthorrhoeaceae

Explanation of name: The generic name comes from Greek loma, edge, and andros, male, in reference to a border around the anthers. The species name means long-leaved.

Natural range:  Australia

Recognition:  Plants with the appearance of a large ornamental grass but with small yellow or creamy dioecious flowers on elongate wands. ‘Breeze’ and ‘Nyalla’ are marketed in our area. ‘Nyalla’ is a little larger and has more blue in its coloration.

Landscape uses: Groundcovers for xeriscapes

Internet sources: http://www.celebratedplants.com/breeze/about.shtml

http://asgap.org.au/l-mul.html

http://www.anbg.gov.au/aborig.s.e.aust/lomandra-longifolia.html