Grevillea Species, Old Socks, Smelly Socks, White Plume Grevillea

Grevillea leucopteris

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Grevillea (grev-ILL-ee-uh)
Synonym
Grevillea segmentosa
Hakea leucopteris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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| October 2009 | positive

Very attractive large shrub. Extremely strong honey scent in the open, over powering in closed space.

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