Finescape Mat Rush

Lomandra confertifolia 'Finescape'

Lomandra confertifolia ‘Finescape’ on 80% ETo in October 2017. Photo: SK Reid.

Summary

This cultivar of Australian dwarf mat rush only achieved moderately acceptable appearance in our trials on the two higher irrigation treatments near the end of the second year (Table 7a). While one to a few plants on the two higher treatments rose to the level of acceptable or very good, the performance was inconsistent across the field and within treatments and showed no statistical difference in any month.  This tracks with online sources from Australia which recommend cultivars of this species in shadier, more pampered locations when planted in hot inland locations.  There was no significant difference in growth between treatments.

Open House participant ratings for the species were comparable to those collected by trials staff, but there was a wide range between the minimum and maximum ratings, particularly in the last two events. Comments left by participants supporting this mixed reaction included “[a] stunning plant,” “a bit of green – nothing interesting,” and “too wimpy.” Participants also rated the floral structure highly or did not recognize it as such and recorded a 0 for no flowers (Table 7b).

Lomandra confertifolia ‘Finescape’ on 50% ETo in October 2017. Photo: SK Reid.

Growth and Quality Data

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Lomandra confertifolia ‘Finescape’ on 20% ETo in October 2017. Photo: SK Reid.