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

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Grevillea (grev-ILL-ee-uh)
Species: leucopteris

Synonym:Grevillea segmentosa

Synonym:Hakea leucopteris

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

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