Meet a hardy evergreen that thrives in almost any garden corner with next to no attention.
The long mat-rush is a tough, evergreen perennial plant that grows in lush, grassy clumps. Reaching a mature height of around one meter, it features long, deep green strap-like leaves with unique notched tips. This versatile plant fits easily into almost any outdoor space, growing happily in full sun, partial shade, or even full shade.
Caring for this plant is incredibly easy, making it an ideal choice for those new to gardening. It grows at a moderate pace, requires very little water once established, and is highly drought tolerant. You can plant it alongside other beautiful companions like kangaroo paw, grevillea, or bottlebrush.
In the spring, the plant produces aromatic yellow, spiny flower heads nestled among its foliage. These fragrant blooms will bring your garden to life by attracting local bees, butterflies, and birds. As an added bonus, both the flowers and the leaves of this resilient plant are edible.