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<i>Lomandra </i>plant named ‘POM POM’

PP032554 · 2020-12-01

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    Abstract

    A new and distinct cultivar of Lomandra plant named POM POM is disclosed, characterized by a small plant size, lime green foliage, semi-erect to arching foliage and increased flowering. The new variety is a Lomandra, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

    Claims

    1. A new and distinct cultivar of Lomandra plant named POM POM as herein illustrated and described.

    Description

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

    (1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a plant of POM POM at about 2 years of age. The semi-erect to arching foliage is illustrated.

    (2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up a young plant from tissue culture POM POM at about 3-4 months from planting.

    (3) The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

    DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

    (4) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2007, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe POM POM plants grown outdoors in Victoria, Australia. Plants are approximately 1 year old. Temperatures ranged from approximately 8 C. to 15 C. at night and 10 C. to 40 C. during the day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to the plants. No chemical treatments were given to plants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Lomandra confertifolia ssp pallida POM POM.

    PROPAGATION

    (5) Root description: Fibrous roots, tan to brown, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

    PLANT

    (6) Growth habit: Clump/tuft forming perennial grass-type plant with semi-erect to arching foliage. Plants evergreen to 8 F. Height: Foliar plane 90 cm. Flowering plane 90 cm. Plant spread: Approximately 90-120 cm. Growth rate: Moderate.

    FOLIAGE

    (7) Leaf: Average leaf length.Average 59.55 cm Average leaf width.Average 4 mm. Arrangement.Tufts/clumps. Shape of blade.Linear. Apex.Praemorse. Base.Sheathed. Margin.Entire. Texture of top surface.Smooth. Texture of bottom surface.Smooth. Quantity of leaves per plant.Average 30 to 40. Color.Mature Upper surface: Near RHS Green 141B. Mature Lower surface: Near RHS Green 141B. Immature Upper surface: Near RHS Green 141B. Immature Lower surface: Near RHS Green 141B. Venation: Linear, indistinguishable from leaf blade.

    FLOWER

    (8) Natural flowering season: Spring and Summer. Length of flowering period: Approximately 8 weeks. Inflorescence type: Panicle, composed of male flowers only. Individual flower type: Single, male. Panicle size: Diameter.Average 2 to 3 cm. Height.Average 2 to 6 cm. Bud: Shape.Ovate. Length.Approximately 2 to 3 mm. Diameter.Approximately 1 to 2 mm. Color.Near RHS Greyed-Orange 166A. Corolla: Arrangement.Rotate, outward facing. Size.Depth: 2 to 3 mm. Diameter: 1 to 2 mm. Petals. Length.About 1-2 mm. Width.About 0.5 to 1 mm. Margin.Entire. Shape.Ovate. Apex.Acute. Texture.Glabrous all surfaces. Color: Tepals.When opening: Outer surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Inner surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Fully opened: Outer surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Inner surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. 93B. Color Changes when Aging: Outer surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Inner surface: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Calyx: 1-2 mm long and about 1 mm in diameter. Colored red-brown, too small to accurately measure with color chart. Fragrance: Moderate, sweet observed at night. Peduncle: Length.Average range 40 to 50 cm. Diameter.5 mm, flattened. Texture.Glabrous. Color.Near RHS Green 143B. Pedicel: Length.4 to 6 mm. Diameter.About 2 mm. Texture.Glabrous. Color.Near RHS Green 143B Fragrance: None.

    OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

    (9) Stamen number: 6. Stamen/anther size: Less than 0.5 mm. Stamen/anther color: Near RHS Yellow 5A. Pollen: Not observed. Seed production: Sterile, no seed produced to date. Disease resistance: Seems unaffected by any disease. Temperature tolerance: Not tested but expected to handle 8 C. to 45 C. Drought tolerance: Will tolerate considerable dryness once established.