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Petrophile drummondii
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Uses: Ornamental feature plant in native landscapes or as background plants in larger mixed plantings. Can be used as a barrier for foot traffic due to the prickly foliage. Bird and insect attracting, bird habitat. Requires free draining soils.

  • Height 0.4-1.2m
  • Spread 0.3-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Petrophile drummondii
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Dwarf, Branches erect to ascending
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Globular
  • Purpose Screen, Ornamental, Hedge, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)