Mimetes Species, Silver-Leaved Bottle Brush, Silver Pagoda
Mimetesargenteus

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mimetes (MIM-et-teez)
Species: argenteus (ar-JEN-tee-us)

Synonym:Mimetes nitens

Synonym:Protea nitens

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting