A practical guide to supplying WSUD plants to commercial developments, covering species selection, compliance, and project success.
Strappy Plants for Screening: Lomandra, Dianella, and Grasses
Strappy plants offer a practical alternative to hedges and climbers for low screening (up to 1m). They are well suited to masking HVAC units, softening hardscapes, dividing carriageways, or creating intimate garden spaces.
With minimal pruning required—typically only every few years—they provide an efficient, low-maintenance solution.
Lomandra
Katie Belles™
Katie Belles™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LHBYF’ PBR
Tallest option (1.5–1.8m high). Thrives in full sun to shade, wet or dry soils. Perfumed spring flowers.
Lucky Stripe™
Lucky Stripe™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LMV200’ PBR
Variegated white and green foliage. Reliable performance for long-term landscapes. 70cm–1m high.
‘Katrinus Deluxe’ PBR
Lomandra longifolia ‘Katrinus Deluxe’ PBR
Tidy grower, 70cm high, with strong erosion control (366% soil strength increase recorded). Best in sun to light shade.
Dianella
Wyeena®
Wyeena® Dianella tasmanica ‘TAS300’ PBR
Reliable variegated foliage, 80–90cm high. Softens hardscape edges. Frost and soil tolerant but avoid wet feet.
Breeze® Dianella caerulea ‘DCNCO’ PBR
Breeze® Dianella caerulea ‘DCNCO’ PBR
Fast-establishing, 60–70cm high. Spreads strongly via rhizomes, excellent for weed suppression and gap filling.
Native Grasses
Cream Lea®
Cenchrus purpurascens Trade Name Cream Lea®
Clumping grass with lime-green foliage and cream-white plumes to 1.5m. Supports beetles and native birds.
Purple Lea®
Cenchrus purpurascens ‘PA400’ PBR Trade Name Purple Lea®
Compact clump (80–90cm high) with showy purple flowers. Excellent for sensory and wildlife gardens.
Design Considerations
Ideal for low screening with less maintenance than shrubs or trees. Consider installing in raised beds for extra height.
A hard cut-back rejuvenation every few years is effective, but selective leaf removal may be preferable in high-visibility or interior settings to maintain airflow and presentation.
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