Protea Species, Sawedge Sugarbush

Proteaholosericea

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species
holosericea (ho-loh-ser-ee-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this rare South African plant. Sawedge Sugarbush (Protea holosericea) was almost picked to extinction in 1970s, It can ...Read More

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