Ornamental medium to large, upright shrub Bright orange flowers winter to spring with serrated grey-green leaves. In its natural habitat it grows in deep red sands on coastal dunes and plains where the average rainfall is less than 8". Frost tolerant to low 20 degrees F. Seed follicles are usually opened by fire. Fast growing and usually produces terminal cut flowers 3-5 years from seed. Will tolerate some alkalinity and extended dry periods and is very frost tolerant once established (20F) It is susceptible to Phytophtora cinnamomi if conditions have poor drainage, excessive moisture and hot weather. Requires deep infrequent watering to establish deep roots in the first 2 years. Do not prune on old wood or could kill the plant. Great bird attract plant, screen or hedge.
Medium shrub low & spreading to 6' with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers winter thru early summer. Unusual ornamental shrub for gardens with warty excrescences covering the trunk and branches. Prefers well-drained soils in open sunny position. Tolerant of heavy frost - lignotuberous. Growing well in southern California.
Attractive, upright shrub 8'x8',with green leaves and pink flowers/white fur in fall. Flowers best in full sun. Grows well in most well-drained soils. Moderate frost and extended dry periods once established. Excellent hedge or screen and cut flower.
A beautiful specimen feature in any garden or container. Beautiful specimen can be seen at the Taft Garden in Ojai or the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden where they are about 15' tall. Their long grass-like leaves grow approximately 3-4' long and large spear-like creamy flower spike, is magnificent. They attracts birds and bees. They are slow growing initially but tolerant of most situations once established. Take care NOT to over water and rot the crown of the plant.
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