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Isopogon anethifolius 'Curra Moors' (Drumsticks) - An erect rounded shrub growing to 9 feet tall by 5 feet wide with red stems and narrow divided leaves. The globular bright yellow flowers are crowded at the branch ends late spring through summer. The fruit, to about 1 inch wide, remains on the plant and is both attractive on the plant and when used in floral arrangements. The common name of Drumsticks is in reference to these large knob-like fruits.
Plant in full coastal sun to part shade inland in a well-drained soil. Can tolerate moist but not waterlogged soils - irrigate deeply and regularly. Hardy to at least 20-25° F.
Isopogon anethifolius comes from the coastal region and Blue Mountains of New South Wales. The name for the genus come from the Latin word 'isos' meaning "equa" and 'pogon' meaning "beard" in reference to the fringed flowers. The specific epithet means "with leaves like Anemones". The cultivar name 'Curra Moors' is in reference to the location where this plant is growing along the Curra Moors track in the eastern section of Royal National Park in New South Wales, Australia.
This plant was a selection made in 1991 by Brett Hall, Manager of the UCSC Arboretum (UCSC Accession # 91.2013) that we sold from 2006 until 2009.
This information about Isopogon anethifolius 'Curra Moors' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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