This shrub is upright with many branched stems that form a rounded bushy habit. It has needle-like grey green leaves and the small red tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Grevillea sarissais naturally found in Australia from the Great Victorian Desert to Western Australia. It grows on very well drained sandy soils often near salt lakes, in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or light frost and salty soils.

This shrub is grown for its habit and drought tolerance. It is planted in small or large gardens as a specimen or in shrub border. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is used in arid settings. This species may be difficult to obtain in some countries. ID 1928

Grevillea(gre-VIL-ee-a) sarissa(sah-RIS-ah)

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