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Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’: The Compact, Tidy Native Grass for Modern Gardens
Lomandras have become some of the most popular landscaping plants in Australia, and for good reason — they’re hardy, drought tolerant and incredibly versatile. Among them, Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’ stands out as a compact, reliable form that keeps its bright lime-green colour all year round. Whether you’re creating a modern front garden or stabilising a slope, this is a plant that will quietly get the job done while looking good.
What Is Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’?
‘Lime Tuff’ is a selected form of Lomandra longifolia, an Australian native grass-like plant found widely across the country. It was bred specifically to offer gardeners and landscapers a smaller, tidier option compared to the larger lomandras. The result is a compact clump of fine, lime-green foliage that keeps its shape naturally without constant trimming.
Key Features
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Compact growth habit: Grows around 50 cm high × 50 cm wide, making it perfect for edging and mass planting.
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Year-round lime colour: Unlike some lomandras that fade or brown off, ‘Lime Tuff’ maintains its bright colour in both heat and frost.
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Tough and adaptable: Drought tolerant once established, frost hardy, and tolerant of a wide range of soils.
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Low maintenance: Holds its form without regular cutting. A trim every few years is enough to refresh older clumps.
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Wildlife friendly: Its dense tussocks provide shelter for small insects, skinks and lizards in suburban gardens.
Where to Use Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’
Because of its compact form and striking lime foliage, ‘Lime Tuff’ is one of the most versatile native grasses you can plant. Common uses include:
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Edging along paths and driveways
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Mass planting on slopes or embankments for erosion control
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Adding texture and movement to contemporary landscapes
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Mixed planting with darker greens or flowering perennials for contrast
How to Grow and Care for ‘Lime Tuff’
Position: Full sun to part shade. Performs best in full sun where the lime colour is brightest.
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, provided drainage is reasonable.
Water: Drought tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering in very dry periods.
Maintenance: Very low care. A light cut back every few years can help rejuvenate older clumps, but in most gardens it will hold its shape without attention.
Why Choose Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’?
If you want the benefits of lomandras — toughness, resilience, year-round appeal — but in a smaller, tidier package, ‘Lime Tuff’ is an excellent choice. It’s widely used by landscapers because it stays neat without regular pruning, handles extreme conditions, and brings a fresh pop of lime-green to garden beds.
One of the most interesting facts about ‘Lime Tuff’ is that it was specifically bred from the hardy Lomandra longifolia to meet the needs of modern landscapes. Where larger lomandras can look rough or overgrown, ‘Lime Tuff’ keeps its neat form naturally, making it as suitable for a suburban front garden as it is for a commercial streetscape.