Woolly Grevillea
Grevillea lanigera
Also listed as Grevillea ericifolia, Grevillea scabrella
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A low, spreading Australian shrub with distinctive grey-woolly foliage and delicate red and cream spider-like flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and excellent for dry, sunny slopes or as a groundcover in permaculture systems.
Why grow it
Woolly Grevillea offers fine-textured, grey foliage that distinguishes it from many other Australian native groundcovers, along with reliable bird visitation during flowering. Compared to other drought-tolerant shrubs in its range, it tolerates poor, infertile soils particularly well and requires minimal supplemental water once established. It performs well in permaculture systems where low maintenance and wildlife habitat are priorities, and its spreading habit makes it useful for erosion control on slopes.
Watch out for
Young plants benefit from consistent moisture during their first growing season, despite the species' eventual drought tolerance. In humid climates or areas with poor drainage, ensure good air circulation around the base to reduce fungal issues. Hard pruning may be needed to maintain shape or rejuvenate older plants, as it can become leggy with age if left unmanaged.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Proteaceae
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Prostrata is a very low, prostrate form ideal for ground-cover applications; Mt. Tamboritha is more compact and mounding, offering similar hardiness with a tidier habit for ornamental plantings.
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low, spreading Australian shrub with distinctive grey-woolly foliage and delicate red and cream spider-like flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and excellent for dry, sunny slopes or as a groundcover in permaculture systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Woolly Grevillea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Woolly Grevillea offers fine-textured, grey foliage that distinguishes it from many other Australian native groundcovers, along with reliable bird visitation during flowering. Compared to other drought-tolerant shrubs in its range, it tolerates poor, infertile soils particularly well and requires minimal supplemental water once established. It performs well in permaculture systems where low maintenance and wildlife habitat are priorities, and its spreading habit makes it useful for erosion control on slopes.
Watch out for
Young plants benefit from consistent moisture during their first growing season, despite the species' eventual drought tolerance. In humid climates or areas with poor drainage, ensure good air circulation around the base to reduce fungal issues. Hard pruning may be needed to maintain shape or rejuvenate older plants, as it can become leggy with age if left unmanaged.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Proteaceae
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Prostrata is a very low, prostrate form ideal for ground-cover applications; Mt. Tamboritha is more compact and mounding, offering similar hardiness with a tidier habit for ornamental plantings.