{"product_id":"dwarf-mat-rush","title":"Lomandra Breeze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate Low-Maintenance Ornamental Grass for Year-Round Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLomandra Breeze gives you lush, evergreen, grass like foliage without the constant water, annual shearing, or fussy upkeep many ornamental grasses demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for California landscapes, \u003cstrong\u003eLomandra longifolia Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a clean, architectural look in full sun to partial shade, handles drought once established, and stays beautiful through winter, spring, summer, and fall. Use it as a border plant, large ground cover, slope stabilizer, container thriller, or mass planting where you want strong visual impact with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps reduce water use in low-water gardens, xeriscape applications, road medians, and sustainable landscape designs, and pairs beautifully with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-lilac-ceanothus\"\u003edrought-tolerant California natives like Ceanothus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure all year\u003c\/strong\u003e – Arching emerald green leaves provide dependable foliage color and form through winter, unlike many grasses that go flat or brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal fragrant flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small creamy white to yellow flowers appear from spring into summer on panicles that can reach around 1.5 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough sites\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly tolerant of coastal salt spray, high winds, harsh urban pollution, intense pavement heat, sandy loams, and heavy clay soils with drainage, and complements shade-tolerant evergreen ground covers such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/mondo-grass-ophiopogon-japonicus\"\u003eMondo grass for erosion control and edging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no upkeep\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lomandra ‘Breeze’ is virtually maintenance-free, does not require annual shearing, and is highly resistant to common garden pests and diseases, including excellent resistance to root rot, Phytophthora, making it a strong partner to other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/calamagrostis-karl-foerster\"\u003elow-maintenance ornamental grasses like Karl Foerster feather reed grass\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost ornamental grasses need more water, more pruning, or more seasonal cleanup than busy homeowners want. Many also go dormant, lose their color in winter, or struggle in coastal and urban situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLomandra Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue evergreen performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – This dwarf mat rush keeps a lush, clean look through the year, giving your garden dependable structure from the edge of a lawn to the center of a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional climate toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e – It thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates drought, handles dry or moist conditions, and adapts to clay soils and sandy ground as long as it is not sitting in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidential-friendly scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – Breeze dwarf mat rush offers a compact, controlled form, typically maturing around 3–4 feet in height and spread, while the broader species, \u003cstrong\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as spiny-head mat rush, can reach 3–5 feet tall and spread 4–6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a hardy, beautiful plant that gives you the soft movement of grasses with the durability and low maintenance of a proven evergreen perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips For Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in the right place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose full sun, filtered sun, or partial shade. Use well-draining soil, and avoid sites where water stands around the base. For a mature, touching effect, space plants about 5 feet apart; for denser mass plantings or faster ground cover, your landscape plan may use closer spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater regularly while it establishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the root zone evenly moist during the first season. Once established, Lomandra Breeze becomes drought tolerant and can handle extended dry periods with far less water than many traditional ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it grow with minimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy long, arching foliage, subtle spring flowers, and year-round form. In early spring, simply remove any tired leaf tips, spent flower stems, or winter-damaged leaves with a rake or sharp pruners. Annual shearing is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cstrong\u003eLomandra longifolia ‘Breeze’ LM300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Names \/ Synonyms: Breeze dwarf mat rush, dwarf mat rush, mat rush, spiny-head mat rush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Clump-forming, evergreen, herbaceous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size: Commonly 3–4 feet tall and wide in landscape use; the species Lomandra longifolia can reach 3–5 feet in height and spread 4–6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: Emerald green, arching, flat, linear leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and 0.5 inches wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: Small, creamy white to yellow, fragrant flowers from late spring into summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Stems: Panicles can reach around 1.5 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; light shade can help in hotter inland sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Adaptable to sandy loams, heavy clay soils, and other soil types with good drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Drought tolerant once established; handles dry and moist conditions but does not tolerate standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 8–11, ideal for warmer climates and many California gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Uses: Mass plantings, mixed borders, commercial plantings, road medians, erosion control on slopes, large ground cover, containers, and modern low-water gardens where it can be paired with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees chosen for California climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin Reference: Lomandra longifolia comes from Australia; the specific epithet longifolia means long-leaved, and it works well beneath airy, drought-tolerant canopy trees such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/what-to-know-about-the-california-pepper-tree\"\u003eCalifornia pepper tree (Schinus molle)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer \/ Stock Note: Yardwork availability, nursery pot size, and shipping stock may vary by season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners replacing thirsty lawn areas with drought tolerant, evergreen planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoastal property owners who need a salt-tolerant plant for wind, sun, and cool summers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusy professionals who want a beautiful garden without constant maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape designers creating mass plantings, slope stabilization, medians, and low-water commercial landscapes that may also incorporate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/\"\u003eevergreen privacy and fast-growing trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardeners who want a strong “thriller” plant with height, movement, and year-round foliage while sourcing plants conveniently from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/pages\/plant-nursery-near-me\"\u003efull-service online California plant nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a hardy, low-maintenance landscape plant that can grow in challenging situations, \u003cstrong\u003eLomandra Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice for long-term structure, erosion control, and clean garden design, and it combines nicely with specimen trees such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-pepper-tree-schinus-molle\"\u003eCalifornia pepper tree and other premium landscape trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often does it need water once established?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, Lomandra Breeze is drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering during dry periods. It can handle both dry and moist conditions, but standing water should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and how should I prune Lomandra Breeze?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrune lightly in early spring if needed. Remove brown leaf tips, damaged foliage, and old flower stems at the base. Lomandra ‘Breeze’ does not require annual shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in my specific California climate zone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLomandra Breeze is hardy in USDA Zones 8–11. It performs well in many coastal, inland, and urban California sites, especially where soil drains well and plants receive full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before it reaches mature size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth rate depends on water, sun, soil, pot size, and season. 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