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Featherhead

Phylica Pubescens

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Overview

Phylica pubescens, commonly dubbed Featherhead, is a charming evergreen shrub standing about 3-5 feet tall. Prized for its silvery-green foliage and golden-brown, fluffy flower heads, it blooms from late winter to early spring. This South African native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sun. It's drought-tolerant once established, offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens and adding unique texture to landscape designs.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Phylica pubescens, commonly dubbed Featherhead, is a charming evergreen shrub standing about 3-5 feet tall
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Prized for its silvery-green foliage and golden-brownFeatherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — it blooms from late winter to early springFeatherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunFeatherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — It's drought-tolerant once establishedFeatherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens and adding unique texture to landscape designsFeatherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Phylica pubescens, commonly known as Featherhead, is an enchanting evergreen shrub native to South Africa+9

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae

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Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Phylica pubescens, commonly dubbed Featherhead, is a charming evergreen shrub standing about 3-5 feet tall
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Prized for its silvery-green foliage and golden-brown
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — it blooms from late winter to early spring
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sun
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — It's drought-tolerant once established
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens and adding unique texture to landscape designs
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Phylica pubescens, commonly known as Featherhead, is an enchanting evergreen shrub native to South Africa
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — it is a choice plant for adding texture and a touch of whimsy to any landscape design
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — feather-like flower clusters that bloom in profusion
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — offering a delightful display when many other plants are dormant.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — rounded growth habit typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and spreads approximately 3 to 4 feet wide
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Phylica pubescens thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny to partly shaded location
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — Though tolerant of coastal conditions, it requires protection from harsh frost
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — it requires minimal watering once established
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — making it suitable for drought-tolerant gardens or xeriscaping
Featherhead (Phylica Pubescens) — To maintain its shape and promote vigorous flowering

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