Lomandra Platinum Beauty - Variegated Dwarf Mat Rush
Regular price
$45.00
Size
Transform Your Landscape with Year-Round Elegance
Lomandra Platinum Beauty gives California landscapes bright, variegated foliage, drought tolerant performance, and a clean, compact habit without constant pruning or high water use.
This evergreen perennial is prized for its attractive variegated foliage, which features shades of green and creamy platinum, making it a striking addition to borders, containers, slopes, and modern garden designs. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating year round color and strong contrast against darker foliage.
Also known as platinum beauty lomandra, lomandra platinum, and variegated dwarf mat rush, this grass like perennial is a highly sought-after selection popularized by the Southern Living Plant Collection and Sunset Plant Collection. It adds bright, flowing year-round color to modern landscapes while helping solve common growing conditions such as drought, heat, coastal conditions, and low maintenance landscape needs.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Drought-Resistant Beauty – Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is remarkably water-wise and requires deep but infrequent watering, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This plant is highly drought tolerant once established, requiring little supplemental water, making it suitable for low-water landscapes.
-
Year-Round Color – Platinum-white striped foliage provides constant visual appeal. The fine foliage has an elegant appearance, with green and creamy platinum variegated foliage that stays attractive year long.
-
Low Maintenance – Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and is largely pest and disease-resistant. Minimal pruning is needed for Lomandra Platinum Beauty; simply remove older or damaged leaves to maintain a fresh appearance.
-
Versatile Design – This evergreen perennial typically grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, making it suitable for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in garden designs alongside structural landscape trees. It is also effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, which stabilizes soils and manages slopes effectively.
-
Climate Adaptable – Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought-tolerant, exceptionally heat-resistant, and stands up well to coastal salt spray and humidity once established. It pairs beautifully with California lilac (Ceanothus) in drought-tolerant designs. It handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat, and it tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils when planted in well drained soil.
What Makes It Different
Most ornamental grasses offer either seasonal flowers or soft texture, but many lack year round color, compact form, or the adaptability needed for California sun, drought, shade, and coastal conditions.
Lomandra Platinum Beauty provides these amazing attributes:
-
Unique Variegation Pattern – This lomandra longifolia selection has distinctive platinum-white striping that many other lomandra varieties do not offer. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating a stunning contrast with darker foliage, succulents, and structural shrubs.
-
Compact Growth Habit – Lomandra Platinum Beauty stays compact at about 24-36 inches tall and wide, or roughly 2-3 feet, so the graceful arching form does not overtake a garden bed. As a sterile plant, Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ will not spread aggressively or become invasive in gardens.
-
Multi-Season Interest – Creamy-yellow flower spikes can appear from autumn through spring in mild climates, adding subtle flowers above the fine, variegated foliage. For larger-scale structure and shade in similar climates, consider pairing with the California Pepper Tree for drought-tolerant canopies. The plant’s deep, tough, and fibrous root system also makes it an excellent option for binding and stabilizing loose soil.
How To Grow Lomandra
-
Plant in Well-Draining Location
Choose full sun to partial shade and plant in drained soil with good airflow. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is known for its adaptability, thriving in various soil types including sandy and clay-heavy soils, as long as they are well-drained. -
Establish Root System
Water Lomandra Platinum Beauty regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, and once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. If you are also adding evergreen privacy and fast-growing trees, be sure to match their watering needs during establishment. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to promote healthy growth and lush foliage for Lomandra Platinum Beauty. -
Enjoy Low-Maintenance Beauty
After the first season, decrease quantity and frequency of irrigation, then water deeply but infrequently during dry spells. Minimal pruning is needed; trim only older or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain the plant’s fresh, elegant appearance.
Plant Details
-
Botanical Name: Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma 13’ PP25962
-
Common Name: Lomandra Platinum Beauty, Platinum Beauty Lomandra, variegated dwarf mat rush
-
Plant Type: Evergreen, grass like perennial
-
Mature Size: 24-36 inches tall and wide; commonly listed as 2-3 feet tall and wide
-
USDA Zones: Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is reliable in USDA Zones 8–10, withstanding temperatures down to 10°F to 20°F
-
Best Light: Full sun to partial shade
-
Soil Tolerance: Sandy soils, clay soils, loamy soils, and clay-heavy soils with well drained soil
-
Water Needs: Water regularly in the first season; low water needs once established
-
Bloom Time: Autumn through spring with creamy-yellow flower spikes
-
Growth Habit: Compact habit with graceful, arching fine foliage
-
Maintenance: Low maintenance; no seasonal shearing required
-
Landscape Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, groundcover, slopes, erosion control, focal point planting, and coastal garden designs that can be complemented by mature trees for instant structure
-
Spacing: Plant individual specimens at least 3 feet apart so their graceful, arching form has room to shine. It is suitable for use as a groundcover and can be spaced about 4 feet apart for optimal growth.
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners seeking drought tolerant landscaping solutions that maintain year round color
-
Gardeners wanting low maintenance plants with attractive foliage and high visual impact and who may be exploring a full-service plant nursery and landscaping partner
-
Landscape designers creating modern, contemporary, Mediterranean, or coastal landscape spaces
-
Property owners needing erosion control on slopes, banks, or challenging terrain
-
Anyone replacing high-water-use plants with sustainable alternatives suited to heat, drought, and changing growing conditions
Lomandra Platinum Beauty is effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, making it a practical choice for slopes and challenging sites in landscape design. Its compact, graceful form also works beautifully in containers, borders, mass planting layouts, and garden beds where white sands, stone, darker foliage, or silver plants such as Pittosporum cheesewood varieties can highlight the variegated texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How drought tolerant is Lomandra Platinum Beauty?
Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. For best results, water regularly during the first season, then shift to deep but infrequent watering and allow the ground to dry between sessions.
Will it survive California’s heat waves?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is exceptionally heat-resistant and handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat. It also tolerates coastal salt spray and humidity once established, making it a hardy choice for many California microclimates and a natural companion for resilient shrubs like Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia).
How much space do I need between plants?
For individual specimens, plant Lomandra Platinum Beauty at least 3 feet apart so the graceful, arching form has room to shine. For groundcover use, space plants about 4 feet apart for optimal growth. For a fuller mass planting or border effect, your Yardwork consultation can help determine the right quantity for your site.
Does it attract pests or have disease issues?
Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is largely pest and disease-resistant. It does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and stays tidy with only occasional removal of older or damaged foliage. If you notice decline, check drainage first, because consistently wet soils can stress the plant.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty grows well in containers when planted in a well drained soil mix, and it can be paired with edible container trees such as Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). Use a container with drainage holes, water regularly while roots establish, and fertilize with a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to maintain lush foliage.
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Stop struggling with thirsty, high-maintenance plants that fade after one season. Choose Lomandra Platinum Beautyfor drought tolerant elegance, compact structure, attractive foliage, and year round color that fits California gardens.
Order through Yardwork for convenient delivery service, plant guarantee support, and consultation services if you want help planning borders, slopes, containers, or a full low-water landscape that can include evergreen screening like English Laurel and other hedging plants. Select your quantity, decrease quantity if needed on the product page, and bring home a plant that combines beauty, adaptability, and long-term performance.
Transform Your Landscape with Year-Round Elegance
Lomandra Platinum Beauty gives California landscapes bright, variegated foliage, drought tolerant performance, and a clean, compact habit without constant pruning or high water use.
This evergreen perennial is prized for its attractive variegated foliage, which features shades of green and creamy platinum, making it a striking addition to borders, containers, slopes, and modern garden designs. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating year round color and strong contrast against darker foliage.
Also known as platinum beauty lomandra, lomandra platinum, and variegated dwarf mat rush, this grass like perennial is a highly sought-after selection popularized by the Southern Living Plant Collection and Sunset Plant Collection. It adds bright, flowing year-round color to modern landscapes while helping solve common growing conditions such as drought, heat, coastal conditions, and low maintenance landscape needs.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Drought-Resistant Beauty – Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is remarkably water-wise and requires deep but infrequent watering, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This plant is highly drought tolerant once established, requiring little supplemental water, making it suitable for low-water landscapes.
-
Year-Round Color – Platinum-white striped foliage provides constant visual appeal. The fine foliage has an elegant appearance, with green and creamy platinum variegated foliage that stays attractive year long.
-
Low Maintenance – Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and is largely pest and disease-resistant. Minimal pruning is needed for Lomandra Platinum Beauty; simply remove older or damaged leaves to maintain a fresh appearance.
-
Versatile Design – This evergreen perennial typically grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, making it suitable for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in garden designs alongside structural landscape trees. It is also effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, which stabilizes soils and manages slopes effectively.
-
Climate Adaptable – Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought-tolerant, exceptionally heat-resistant, and stands up well to coastal salt spray and humidity once established. It pairs beautifully with California lilac (Ceanothus) in drought-tolerant designs. It handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat, and it tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils when planted in well drained soil.
What Makes It Different
Most ornamental grasses offer either seasonal flowers or soft texture, but many lack year round color, compact form, or the adaptability needed for California sun, drought, shade, and coastal conditions.
Lomandra Platinum Beauty provides these amazing attributes:
-
Unique Variegation Pattern – This lomandra longifolia selection has distinctive platinum-white striping that many other lomandra varieties do not offer. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating a stunning contrast with darker foliage, succulents, and structural shrubs.
-
Compact Growth Habit – Lomandra Platinum Beauty stays compact at about 24-36 inches tall and wide, or roughly 2-3 feet, so the graceful arching form does not overtake a garden bed. As a sterile plant, Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ will not spread aggressively or become invasive in gardens.
-
Multi-Season Interest – Creamy-yellow flower spikes can appear from autumn through spring in mild climates, adding subtle flowers above the fine, variegated foliage. For larger-scale structure and shade in similar climates, consider pairing with the California Pepper Tree for drought-tolerant canopies. The plant’s deep, tough, and fibrous root system also makes it an excellent option for binding and stabilizing loose soil.
How To Grow Lomandra
-
Plant in Well-Draining Location
Choose full sun to partial shade and plant in drained soil with good airflow. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is known for its adaptability, thriving in various soil types including sandy and clay-heavy soils, as long as they are well-drained. -
Establish Root System
Water Lomandra Platinum Beauty regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, and once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. If you are also adding evergreen privacy and fast-growing trees, be sure to match their watering needs during establishment. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to promote healthy growth and lush foliage for Lomandra Platinum Beauty. -
Enjoy Low-Maintenance Beauty
After the first season, decrease quantity and frequency of irrigation, then water deeply but infrequently during dry spells. Minimal pruning is needed; trim only older or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain the plant’s fresh, elegant appearance.
Plant Details
-
Botanical Name: Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma 13’ PP25962
-
Common Name: Lomandra Platinum Beauty, Platinum Beauty Lomandra, variegated dwarf mat rush
-
Plant Type: Evergreen, grass like perennial
-
Mature Size: 24-36 inches tall and wide; commonly listed as 2-3 feet tall and wide
-
USDA Zones: Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is reliable in USDA Zones 8–10, withstanding temperatures down to 10°F to 20°F
-
Best Light: Full sun to partial shade
-
Soil Tolerance: Sandy soils, clay soils, loamy soils, and clay-heavy soils with well drained soil
-
Water Needs: Water regularly in the first season; low water needs once established
-
Bloom Time: Autumn through spring with creamy-yellow flower spikes
-
Growth Habit: Compact habit with graceful, arching fine foliage
-
Maintenance: Low maintenance; no seasonal shearing required
-
Landscape Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, groundcover, slopes, erosion control, focal point planting, and coastal garden designs that can be complemented by mature trees for instant structure
-
Spacing: Plant individual specimens at least 3 feet apart so their graceful, arching form has room to shine. It is suitable for use as a groundcover and can be spaced about 4 feet apart for optimal growth.
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners seeking drought tolerant landscaping solutions that maintain year round color
-
Gardeners wanting low maintenance plants with attractive foliage and high visual impact and who may be exploring a full-service plant nursery and landscaping partner
-
Landscape designers creating modern, contemporary, Mediterranean, or coastal landscape spaces
-
Property owners needing erosion control on slopes, banks, or challenging terrain
-
Anyone replacing high-water-use plants with sustainable alternatives suited to heat, drought, and changing growing conditions
Lomandra Platinum Beauty is effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, making it a practical choice for slopes and challenging sites in landscape design. Its compact, graceful form also works beautifully in containers, borders, mass planting layouts, and garden beds where white sands, stone, darker foliage, or silver plants such as Pittosporum cheesewood varieties can highlight the variegated texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How drought tolerant is Lomandra Platinum Beauty?
Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. For best results, water regularly during the first season, then shift to deep but infrequent watering and allow the ground to dry between sessions.
Will it survive California’s heat waves?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is exceptionally heat-resistant and handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat. It also tolerates coastal salt spray and humidity once established, making it a hardy choice for many California microclimates and a natural companion for resilient shrubs like Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia).
How much space do I need between plants?
For individual specimens, plant Lomandra Platinum Beauty at least 3 feet apart so the graceful, arching form has room to shine. For groundcover use, space plants about 4 feet apart for optimal growth. For a fuller mass planting or border effect, your Yardwork consultation can help determine the right quantity for your site.
Does it attract pests or have disease issues?
Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is largely pest and disease-resistant. It does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and stays tidy with only occasional removal of older or damaged foliage. If you notice decline, check drainage first, because consistently wet soils can stress the plant.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty grows well in containers when planted in a well drained soil mix, and it can be paired with edible container trees such as Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). Use a container with drainage holes, water regularly while roots establish, and fertilize with a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to maintain lush foliage.
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Stop struggling with thirsty, high-maintenance plants that fade after one season. Choose Lomandra Platinum Beautyfor drought tolerant elegance, compact structure, attractive foliage, and year round color that fits California gardens.
Order through Yardwork for convenient delivery service, plant guarantee support, and consultation services if you want help planning borders, slopes, containers, or a full low-water landscape that can include evergreen screening like English Laurel and other hedging plants. Select your quantity, decrease quantity if needed on the product page, and bring home a plant that combines beauty, adaptability, and long-term performance.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Regular price
$45.00
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Transform Your Landscape with Year-Round Elegance
Lomandra Platinum Beauty gives California landscapes bright, variegated foliage, drought tolerant performance, and a clean, compact habit without constant pruning or high water use.
This evergreen perennial is prized for its attractive variegated foliage, which features shades of green and creamy platinum, making it a striking addition to borders, containers, slopes, and modern garden designs. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating year round color and strong contrast against darker foliage.
Also known as platinum beauty lomandra, lomandra platinum, and variegated dwarf mat rush, this grass like perennial is a highly sought-after selection popularized by the Southern Living Plant Collection and Sunset Plant Collection. It adds bright, flowing year-round color to modern landscapes while helping solve common growing conditions such as drought, heat, coastal conditions, and low maintenance landscape needs.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Drought-Resistant Beauty – Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is remarkably water-wise and requires deep but infrequent watering, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This plant is highly drought tolerant once established, requiring little supplemental water, making it suitable for low-water landscapes.
-
Year-Round Color – Platinum-white striped foliage provides constant visual appeal. The fine foliage has an elegant appearance, with green and creamy platinum variegated foliage that stays attractive year long.
-
Low Maintenance – Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and is largely pest and disease-resistant. Minimal pruning is needed for Lomandra Platinum Beauty; simply remove older or damaged leaves to maintain a fresh appearance.
-
Versatile Design – This evergreen perennial typically grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, making it suitable for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in garden designs alongside structural landscape trees. It is also effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, which stabilizes soils and manages slopes effectively.
-
Climate Adaptable – Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought-tolerant, exceptionally heat-resistant, and stands up well to coastal salt spray and humidity once established. It pairs beautifully with California lilac (Ceanothus) in drought-tolerant designs. It handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat, and it tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils when planted in well drained soil.
What Makes It Different
Most ornamental grasses offer either seasonal flowers or soft texture, but many lack year round color, compact form, or the adaptability needed for California sun, drought, shade, and coastal conditions.
Lomandra Platinum Beauty provides these amazing attributes:
-
Unique Variegation Pattern – This lomandra longifolia selection has distinctive platinum-white striping that many other lomandra varieties do not offer. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating a stunning contrast with darker foliage, succulents, and structural shrubs.
-
Compact Growth Habit – Lomandra Platinum Beauty stays compact at about 24-36 inches tall and wide, or roughly 2-3 feet, so the graceful arching form does not overtake a garden bed. As a sterile plant, Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ will not spread aggressively or become invasive in gardens.
-
Multi-Season Interest – Creamy-yellow flower spikes can appear from autumn through spring in mild climates, adding subtle flowers above the fine, variegated foliage. For larger-scale structure and shade in similar climates, consider pairing with the California Pepper Tree for drought-tolerant canopies. The plant’s deep, tough, and fibrous root system also makes it an excellent option for binding and stabilizing loose soil.
How To Grow Lomandra
-
Plant in Well-Draining Location
Choose full sun to partial shade and plant in drained soil with good airflow. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is known for its adaptability, thriving in various soil types including sandy and clay-heavy soils, as long as they are well-drained. -
Establish Root System
Water Lomandra Platinum Beauty regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, and once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. If you are also adding evergreen privacy and fast-growing trees, be sure to match their watering needs during establishment. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to promote healthy growth and lush foliage for Lomandra Platinum Beauty. -
Enjoy Low-Maintenance Beauty
After the first season, decrease quantity and frequency of irrigation, then water deeply but infrequently during dry spells. Minimal pruning is needed; trim only older or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain the plant’s fresh, elegant appearance.
Plant Details
-
Botanical Name: Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma 13’ PP25962
-
Common Name: Lomandra Platinum Beauty, Platinum Beauty Lomandra, variegated dwarf mat rush
-
Plant Type: Evergreen, grass like perennial
-
Mature Size: 24-36 inches tall and wide; commonly listed as 2-3 feet tall and wide
-
USDA Zones: Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is reliable in USDA Zones 8–10, withstanding temperatures down to 10°F to 20°F
-
Best Light: Full sun to partial shade
-
Soil Tolerance: Sandy soils, clay soils, loamy soils, and clay-heavy soils with well drained soil
-
Water Needs: Water regularly in the first season; low water needs once established
-
Bloom Time: Autumn through spring with creamy-yellow flower spikes
-
Growth Habit: Compact habit with graceful, arching fine foliage
-
Maintenance: Low maintenance; no seasonal shearing required
-
Landscape Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, groundcover, slopes, erosion control, focal point planting, and coastal garden designs that can be complemented by mature trees for instant structure
-
Spacing: Plant individual specimens at least 3 feet apart so their graceful, arching form has room to shine. It is suitable for use as a groundcover and can be spaced about 4 feet apart for optimal growth.
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners seeking drought tolerant landscaping solutions that maintain year round color
-
Gardeners wanting low maintenance plants with attractive foliage and high visual impact and who may be exploring a full-service plant nursery and landscaping partner
-
Landscape designers creating modern, contemporary, Mediterranean, or coastal landscape spaces
-
Property owners needing erosion control on slopes, banks, or challenging terrain
-
Anyone replacing high-water-use plants with sustainable alternatives suited to heat, drought, and changing growing conditions
Lomandra Platinum Beauty is effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, making it a practical choice for slopes and challenging sites in landscape design. Its compact, graceful form also works beautifully in containers, borders, mass planting layouts, and garden beds where white sands, stone, darker foliage, or silver plants such as Pittosporum cheesewood varieties can highlight the variegated texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How drought tolerant is Lomandra Platinum Beauty?
Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. For best results, water regularly during the first season, then shift to deep but infrequent watering and allow the ground to dry between sessions.
Will it survive California’s heat waves?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is exceptionally heat-resistant and handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat. It also tolerates coastal salt spray and humidity once established, making it a hardy choice for many California microclimates and a natural companion for resilient shrubs like Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia).
How much space do I need between plants?
For individual specimens, plant Lomandra Platinum Beauty at least 3 feet apart so the graceful, arching form has room to shine. For groundcover use, space plants about 4 feet apart for optimal growth. For a fuller mass planting or border effect, your Yardwork consultation can help determine the right quantity for your site.
Does it attract pests or have disease issues?
Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is largely pest and disease-resistant. It does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and stays tidy with only occasional removal of older or damaged foliage. If you notice decline, check drainage first, because consistently wet soils can stress the plant.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty grows well in containers when planted in a well drained soil mix, and it can be paired with edible container trees such as Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). Use a container with drainage holes, water regularly while roots establish, and fertilize with a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to maintain lush foliage.
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Stop struggling with thirsty, high-maintenance plants that fade after one season. Choose Lomandra Platinum Beautyfor drought tolerant elegance, compact structure, attractive foliage, and year round color that fits California gardens.
Order through Yardwork for convenient delivery service, plant guarantee support, and consultation services if you want help planning borders, slopes, containers, or a full low-water landscape that can include evergreen screening like English Laurel and other hedging plants. Select your quantity, decrease quantity if needed on the product page, and bring home a plant that combines beauty, adaptability, and long-term performance.
Transform Your Landscape with Year-Round Elegance
Lomandra Platinum Beauty gives California landscapes bright, variegated foliage, drought tolerant performance, and a clean, compact habit without constant pruning or high water use.
This evergreen perennial is prized for its attractive variegated foliage, which features shades of green and creamy platinum, making it a striking addition to borders, containers, slopes, and modern garden designs. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating year round color and strong contrast against darker foliage.
Also known as platinum beauty lomandra, lomandra platinum, and variegated dwarf mat rush, this grass like perennial is a highly sought-after selection popularized by the Southern Living Plant Collection and Sunset Plant Collection. It adds bright, flowing year-round color to modern landscapes while helping solve common growing conditions such as drought, heat, coastal conditions, and low maintenance landscape needs.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Drought-Resistant Beauty – Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is remarkably water-wise and requires deep but infrequent watering, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This plant is highly drought tolerant once established, requiring little supplemental water, making it suitable for low-water landscapes.
-
Year-Round Color – Platinum-white striped foliage provides constant visual appeal. The fine foliage has an elegant appearance, with green and creamy platinum variegated foliage that stays attractive year long.
-
Low Maintenance – Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and is largely pest and disease-resistant. Minimal pruning is needed for Lomandra Platinum Beauty; simply remove older or damaged leaves to maintain a fresh appearance.
-
Versatile Design – This evergreen perennial typically grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, making it suitable for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in garden designs alongside structural landscape trees. It is also effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, which stabilizes soils and manages slopes effectively.
-
Climate Adaptable – Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought-tolerant, exceptionally heat-resistant, and stands up well to coastal salt spray and humidity once established. It pairs beautifully with California lilac (Ceanothus) in drought-tolerant designs. It handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat, and it tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils when planted in well drained soil.
What Makes It Different
Most ornamental grasses offer either seasonal flowers or soft texture, but many lack year round color, compact form, or the adaptability needed for California sun, drought, shade, and coastal conditions.
Lomandra Platinum Beauty provides these amazing attributes:
-
Unique Variegation Pattern – This lomandra longifolia selection has distinctive platinum-white striping that many other lomandra varieties do not offer. The foliage features a deep green or blue-green center accented by shimmering, creamy-white to silver-white margins, creating a stunning contrast with darker foliage, succulents, and structural shrubs.
-
Compact Growth Habit – Lomandra Platinum Beauty stays compact at about 24-36 inches tall and wide, or roughly 2-3 feet, so the graceful arching form does not overtake a garden bed. As a sterile plant, Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ will not spread aggressively or become invasive in gardens.
-
Multi-Season Interest – Creamy-yellow flower spikes can appear from autumn through spring in mild climates, adding subtle flowers above the fine, variegated foliage. For larger-scale structure and shade in similar climates, consider pairing with the California Pepper Tree for drought-tolerant canopies. The plant’s deep, tough, and fibrous root system also makes it an excellent option for binding and stabilizing loose soil.
How To Grow Lomandra
-
Plant in Well-Draining Location
Choose full sun to partial shade and plant in drained soil with good airflow. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is known for its adaptability, thriving in various soil types including sandy and clay-heavy soils, as long as they are well-drained. -
Establish Root System
Water Lomandra Platinum Beauty regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, and once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. If you are also adding evergreen privacy and fast-growing trees, be sure to match their watering needs during establishment. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to promote healthy growth and lush foliage for Lomandra Platinum Beauty. -
Enjoy Low-Maintenance Beauty
After the first season, decrease quantity and frequency of irrigation, then water deeply but infrequently during dry spells. Minimal pruning is needed; trim only older or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain the plant’s fresh, elegant appearance.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma 13’ PP25962
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Common Name: Lomandra Platinum Beauty, Platinum Beauty Lomandra, variegated dwarf mat rush
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Plant Type: Evergreen, grass like perennial
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Mature Size: 24-36 inches tall and wide; commonly listed as 2-3 feet tall and wide
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USDA Zones: Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is reliable in USDA Zones 8–10, withstanding temperatures down to 10°F to 20°F
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Best Light: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Tolerance: Sandy soils, clay soils, loamy soils, and clay-heavy soils with well drained soil
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Water Needs: Water regularly in the first season; low water needs once established
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Bloom Time: Autumn through spring with creamy-yellow flower spikes
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Growth Habit: Compact habit with graceful, arching fine foliage
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Maintenance: Low maintenance; no seasonal shearing required
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Landscape Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, groundcover, slopes, erosion control, focal point planting, and coastal garden designs that can be complemented by mature trees for instant structure
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Spacing: Plant individual specimens at least 3 feet apart so their graceful, arching form has room to shine. It is suitable for use as a groundcover and can be spaced about 4 feet apart for optimal growth.
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
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California homeowners seeking drought tolerant landscaping solutions that maintain year round color
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Gardeners wanting low maintenance plants with attractive foliage and high visual impact and who may be exploring a full-service plant nursery and landscaping partner
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Landscape designers creating modern, contemporary, Mediterranean, or coastal landscape spaces
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Property owners needing erosion control on slopes, banks, or challenging terrain
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Anyone replacing high-water-use plants with sustainable alternatives suited to heat, drought, and changing growing conditions
Lomandra Platinum Beauty is effective for erosion control due to its dense root system, making it a practical choice for slopes and challenging sites in landscape design. Its compact, graceful form also works beautifully in containers, borders, mass planting layouts, and garden beds where white sands, stone, darker foliage, or silver plants such as Pittosporum cheesewood varieties can highlight the variegated texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How drought tolerant is Lomandra Platinum Beauty?
Once established, Lomandra Platinum Beauty is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water. For best results, water regularly during the first season, then shift to deep but infrequent watering and allow the ground to dry between sessions.
Will it survive California’s heat waves?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty is exceptionally heat-resistant and handles both coastal conditions and intense inland heat. It also tolerates coastal salt spray and humidity once established, making it a hardy choice for many California microclimates and a natural companion for resilient shrubs like Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia).
How much space do I need between plants?
For individual specimens, plant Lomandra Platinum Beauty at least 3 feet apart so the graceful, arching form has room to shine. For groundcover use, space plants about 4 feet apart for optimal growth. For a fuller mass planting or border effect, your Yardwork consultation can help determine the right quantity for your site.
Does it attract pests or have disease issues?
Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ is largely pest and disease-resistant. It does not require seasonal shearing, produces no messy seed heads or fruit, and stays tidy with only occasional removal of older or damaged foliage. If you notice decline, check drainage first, because consistently wet soils can stress the plant.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Lomandra Platinum Beauty grows well in containers when planted in a well drained soil mix, and it can be paired with edible container trees such as Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). Use a container with drainage holes, water regularly while roots establish, and fertilize with a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring and again in summer to maintain lush foliage.
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Stop struggling with thirsty, high-maintenance plants that fade after one season. Choose Lomandra Platinum Beautyfor drought tolerant elegance, compact structure, attractive foliage, and year round color that fits California gardens.
Order through Yardwork for convenient delivery service, plant guarantee support, and consultation services if you want help planning borders, slopes, containers, or a full low-water landscape that can include evergreen screening like English Laurel and other hedging plants. Select your quantity, decrease quantity if needed on the product page, and bring home a plant that combines beauty, adaptability, and long-term performance.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.