Family:
Proteaceae
Grevillea huegelii
Comb-spider Grevilliea
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Erect to prostrate shrub to 2m high. Leaves lobed and bluish-green to green. Crimson flowers (Sep-Feb).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Found growing in mallee and Belah communities. Prefers well-drained soils and a hot, sunny position. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Propagate from seed or cuttings. Cuttings need to be firm and young and may take some time to form roots.
VALUES & USES:
Flowers utilised by nectar-eating birds and foliage offers shelter. Can be used as informal hedges. Tolerates moderate frost and grows in slightly alkaline soils.