This shrub has upright spreading reddish woody stems that form a low open rounded habit. It has leathery dark green oblong leaves and the whitish spider-like flowers appear in a cluster above the foliage from late winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Grevillea buxifolia is naturally found in Australia growing in coastal regions south of Newcastle in New South Wales and appearing in dry sclerophyll and heath.

It prefers a well drained sandy soil that is tending acidic in an open sunny position but will tolerate some shade and tolerates drought, frost or high temperatures.

The Grey Spider Flower is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens as a specimen or used along borders. It is also planted in pots and tubs and is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 1 to 3 years.ID 559

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) buxifolia(BUK-see-FOL-ee-ah)

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