A Western Australian shrub growing to around two metres tall, it is best in places with a hot dry summer, as it dislikes humidity. It needs a well drained soil and a sunny spot, but can grow in light shade. It blooms in spring with long heads of clusters of flowers, in white, pink, grey, yellow colours.
Petrophile biloba – Cone Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Cone Flower
Scientific Name - Petrophile biloba
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White, Yellow, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
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