This prostrate shrub has slender brownish stems that hug the ground. It has mid green divided leaves that have pointed segments and the yellow tube-shaped flowers appear in rounded clusters during late spring followed by cone-like fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10


Isopogon prostratusis naturally found in Australia from the central New South Wales coast extending to Victoria. It prefers well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures and frost.

Prostrate Drumsticks is grown for its habit and bright flowers. It is planted in rockeries or as a ground cover for garden beds and may be planted in containers or on roof gardens. It is suitable for coastal or mountain gardens.ID 1997

Note:
This plant is very simular toIsopogon anemonifoliusdiffering only in growth habit and the width of the leaf segments.

Isopogon(eye-soh-POH-gon) prostratus(pro-STRA-tus)

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