Plant Height: 60cm
Plant Spread: Plant Rate: 65cm
Size: 100mm Pot (4 inch)
Common Name: Tanika
Geographic Region: Most drought & frost zones.

Tanika has proven to be one of the toughest, most reliable landscape plants over the last couple of years. it has filled an ongoing need that previously went unfulfilled.

Landscape architects and contractors needed a plant that was drought tolerant, evergreen in almost all situations (drought and frost), almost indestructible, would out compete weeds, live and look good naturally with practically no care, and most importantly, not grow too tall.

Domestic landscape designers and contractors needed a plant with style, an abundance of spring flowers, the ability to grow in sun and shade, a plant that would generally need no irrigation, except in areas like Perth, where very occasional watering is enough. They needed a plant that will stay evergreen even in Canberra winters, and a plant the public would fall in love with. they needed a plant of the right size that would fit into most gardens. They needed Tanika. 

DESCRIPTION

An improved dark green, compact, fine leaf form of the popular Lomandra longifolia. Tanika has an attractive yellow flower head in eraly spring.

USES: Ideal for mass planting or specimen planting in garden beds and borders. A great alternative for Liriope in Japanese foliage or other ornamental grasses.

POSITION: Grows well in full sun to shaded position, and even windy sites. Perfoms well in heavy clay or gree draining soils. Tolerates heavy frost, drought, and hot or humid conditions.

CARE: When planting, ensure Tanika is planted no deeper that the existing soil levelto preven covering the crown of the plant. Do not cover base of the plant with mulch or soil. Once established very little care is needed. Occasionally fertilise with a slow release ferliser. Container grown plants will require regular watering, garden plantings will not once establised, in most populated areas of Australia.