This small variable shrub has erect woody branches that form a compact rounded habit. It has slender linear grey-green leaves that are pointed and the hairy red tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Grevillea pityophylla is naturally found in inland Western Australia growing in semi arid regions near Mt Magnet, appearing in scrubland. 

It grows in well drained moderately fertile gravelly to clay soils in an open sunny position, tolerates drought or high temperatures and light frost.

This Grevillea is grown for its low rounded habit and its flowers. It is not commonly cultivated but is suitable for small gardens or containers tolerating arid conditions. It established in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for costal regions. It may also be grown in roof gardens requiring little maintenance and attracts birds. ID 2439

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) pityophylla (pit-ee-oh-FY-lah)

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