rosemary grevillea
Grevillea rosmarinifolia
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones9 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size5 to 8 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Rosemary grevillea (Grevillea rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub for borders, hedges, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Bay tree, Strawflower, and Heavy Metal switchgrass.
Native range
Australia.