Is Woolly-head Mat-rush safe for pets?

Yes, Woolly-head Mat-rush (Lomandra Leucocephala) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Woolly-head Mat-rush easy to care for?

Woolly-head Mat-rush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Woolly-head Mat-rush grow indoors?

Woolly-head Mat-rush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Woolly-head Mat-rush (Lomandra Leucocephala) is a perennial herb in the Asparagaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lomandra leucocephala is a perennial, grass-like herb native to Australia, known for its woolly flower heads and tough, strap-like leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Woolly-head Mat-rush

Lomandra Leucocephala

Lomandra leucocephala is a perennial, grass-like herb native to Australia, known for its woolly flower heads and tough, strap-like leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Woolly-head Mat-rush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asparagaceae

Genus:Lomandra