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Leucospermum Species, Rocket Pincushion

Leucospermumreflexum var. luteum

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Family

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Succulent

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2010 | positive

Leucospermum usually have glandular leaf tips that are easily seen. Here on the Leucospermum reflexum leaf, you can see them on the 3 ti...Read More

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