Lomandra Confertifolia ‘Little Pal’ (Little Pal Mat Rush)
Lomandra Confertifolia ‘Little Pal’ (Little Pal Mat Rush)
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Lomandra Confertifolia ‘Little Pal’ is a compact Australian native with fine, arching green foliage that forms a soft, rounded clump. Its neat texture provides dependable year-round interest, while small cream flower spikes appear among the leaves during spring. The compact habit makes it especially useful where a full-sized Lomandra would be too large.
Ideal for borders, mass planting, erosion control, shaded gardens and low-maintenance landscapes, Little Pal performs in full sun to part shade and adapts to various freely draining soils. Once established, it tolerates heat and periods of dry weather, making it an attractive and practical choice for customers seeking a hardy native plant with minimal upkeep.
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Mature height
Approximately 50–60 cm
Mature width
Approximately 50–70 cm
Spacing
Plant approximately 50–70 cm apart. Use closer spacing of around 40–50 cm for dense mass planting or edging. Published nursery dimensions vary slightly because more than one form may be sold under the Little Pal name.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Fine, bright to mid-green foliage with small cream flower spikes.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small, generally inconspicuous cream flowers appear mainly during spring.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade, with particularly good performance in partly shaded positions.
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Plant in freely draining soil and water regularly during the first 8–12 weeks. Once established, water during extended dry periods. Remove old or damaged foliage and trim after flowering when needed to refresh the clum
Root System
Dense, fibrous and clump-forming, with short underground rhizomes. The root system is generally non-invasive and can assist with soil stabilisation on slopes and banks.