Lomandra 'Frosty Top' 140mm

Key Features

Foliage: Silvery-blue, fine, strap-like leaves that arch gracefully, creating an attractive contrast in the garden.

Flowers: Chunky yellow flower spikes with purple-tinged scapes appearing from autumn to spring. The flowers are fragrant and nestled among the foliage.

Growth Habit: Dense, tufted clumps with a graceful weeping habit. Grows approximately 0.7 meters tall and 0.5 meters wide.

Bird Attracting: Lomandra 'Frosty Tops' provides dense, spiky foliage that offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, contributing to a vibrant and wildlife-friendly garden.

Hardiness: Tolerant of drought and frost; suited to full sun to part shade positions.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, adaptable to clay, sandy loam, or gravelly soils, with a neutral to acidic pH.

Maintenance: Low maintenance; occasional pruning to remove old foliage and feeding with low-phosphorus native fertilizer encourages healthy growth.

Landscape Uses

• Ideal for adding texture and color contrast to garden borders
• Effective for erosion control on banks and slopes
• Suitable for container planting on patios or balconies
• Works well in mass plantings or mixed native gardens

Climate Suitability

Thrives in climates ranging from cool temperate to tropical and semi-arid zones, including coastal and inland areas. Hardy against frost and drought once established, making it perfect for Ballarat's cold climate conditions. 

Fun Fact

Lomandra 'Frosty Top' is prized for combining beauty and utility. Its silvery-blue sheen and golden flower spikes provide year-round visual interest, while its tough nature helps stabilize soil and thrive in challenging conditions.