This shrub has upright spreading branches that form an open rounded habit. The prickly divided leaves are dark green with variable segments and the small tube-shaped yellow flowers appear in a rounded terminal spike during spring followed by a woody cone.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Isopogon anemonifolius is naturally found in Australia from southern Queensland to the tablelands in southern New South Walesgrowing in heath or dry Eucalyptus forests.

It prefers a moderately fertile, well drained moist shallow sandy loam that is tending acidic and grows in an open sunny position and is drought and mildly frost resistant.

Conebush is grown for its attractive flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens along borders or in rockeries. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal regions. It has a moderate growth rate and establishes in 2 to 3 years.ID 891

Isopogon(eye-soh-POH-gon) anemonifolius(an-nem-oh-nih-FOH-lee-us)

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