This shrub is upright to sprawling with slender stems that arch and form a bushy habit. It has dark green leaves with needle-like leaflets and the small tube-shaped flowers appear in a rounded head from spring to summer then followed by a globular fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11


Isopogon anethifoliusis naturally found in Australia growing on the central southern tablelands of New South Wales in woodlands and scrub. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny position and is drought and moderately frost tolerant.

The Narrow-leaf Drumstick is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders for colour contrast. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 2 to 4 years and is planted in bushland settings. ID 1854

Isopogon(eye-soh-POH-gon) anethifolius(an-e-the-FOL-ee-us)

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