Katie Belles™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LHBYF’ 
- Best performing, evergreen Australian native rain garden plant
- Stunning highly perfumed flowers
- Erosion control plant
Description: Katie Belles™ Lomandra is a highly versatile plant and performs in both wet and dry conditions. Masses of flowers from September to November year after year, sometimes repeat flowering in autumn. Katie Belles™ Lomandra strengthens the soil up to 285% (2007 Paananen, Layt;Study).
Size: 1.5m – 1.8m high x 1.2m – 1.5m wide.
Planting Density: 1-3 plants per m², 1-1.5 plants per linear metre.
Uses: Mass planting for wet and dry landscapes, the edge of watercourses, drainage channels, raingardens or specimen planting.
Position: Full sun to heavy shade. Tolerates drought, cold, and coast. Best suited to moist soils. Tolerates periodic inundation, not 5 cm or more permanently.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Occasional watering may be required for dry inland regions, WA and SA. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended, but can tolerate mulches with fines). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Every 3-7 years cut back 30cm above the ground (looks better pruned every 3 years, depends on desired look).
Where it works: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.
Top Katie Belles™ Wholesale Growers
Some of the top wholesale growers listed below do also sell retail, those marked as Trade Only will not, all others will sell direct to the general public.
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Yarralumla Nursery (Trade Only) |
YARRALUMLA | 02 6207 8230 |  |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Alpine Nurseries (Trade Only) |
DURAL | 02 9651 0900 | |
| Flower Power Group (Arborglen Pty Ltd) | GLENORIE | 02 9652 2327 | |
| Andreasens Green Wholesale Nursery (Trade Only) |
KEMPS CREEK | 02 9826 1911 | |
| Kenthurst Nursery (Trade Only) |
KENTHURST | 02 9654 1410 | |
| Botanica Nurseries (Trade Only) |
SILVERDALE | 02 4774 2811 | |
| Bluedale Wholesale Nursery (Trade Only) |
WAUCHOPE | 02 6586 0100 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Logan Plant Nursery (Trade Only) |
CAPALABA | 07 3245 6117 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Coromandel Native Nursery | COROMANDEL EAST | 08 8388 2777 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Prestige Plants (Trade Only) |
KINGLAKE | 03 5786 2036 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Benara Nurseries (Trade Only) |
CARABOODA | 08 9561 9000 | |
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GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the states/regions in Australia. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.
Unfortunately we have no current online
stockists for this variety. For availability,
please contact your local retail or wholesale nursery.
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