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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 6-8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: dissected
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: reports of contact dermatitis
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds: germinate following wildfires in habitat
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: reportedly difficult to propagate
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27,931

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Common names
  • Grevillea

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Location: Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona CA
Date: 2023-05-12
This plant has had no supplemental irrigation for 4 years.
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2017-07-16

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