Isopogon anethifolius
narrow-leaf drumsticks
An upright shrub to 2m tall with narrow, needle-like, divided leaves less than 1mm in diameter borne on reddish stems. Globular yellow flowerheads up to 4cm in diameter comprising individual flowers arranged in a spiral pattern are borne in spring and early summer and are followed by grey cones
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Isopgon is a genus of mainly small, evergreen shrubs from Australia. Leaves are leathery and flowers cone-like. Larger species make excellent unusual specimen plants.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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