Long Leaf Smokebush (Conospermum Longifolium) is a perennial shrub in the Proteaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A dense shrub or undershrub with linear to narrowly lance-shaped leaves, panicles of white flowers, and velvety, cream-coloured to dark brown nuts.

Long Leaf Smokebush

Long Leaf Smokebush

Conospermum Longifolium

A dense shrub or undershrub with linear to narrowly lance-shaped leaves, panicles of white flowers, and velvety, cream-coloured to dark brown nuts.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, drought tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Long Leaf Smokebush

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Long Leaf Smokebush
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Taxonomy

Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Conospermum