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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Parentage: (Grevillea banksii x G. whiteana) |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Grevillea 'Moonlight' - A large fast growing upright shrub up to 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide with large green (gray on the underside) dissected fern-like leaves and large ivory colored spidery toothbrush-like flowers at the branch tips nearly year-round. Plant in a well-drained soil in full or part sun and irrigate only occasionally as this plant is tolerant of extended dry periods once established. Although considered a more tropical Grevillea this plant is frost hardy and likely to tolerate temperatures to at least the mid 20's F. This plant can be kept a more manageable size by a regularly shearing or occasional hard pruning, which it tolerates well. Great for attracting birds and bees into the garden and is a beautiful garden shrub whose flowers are useful in bouquets. This cultivar is reputed to be the result of crossing Grevillea banksii with Grevillea whiteana.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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