Silky Geebung (Persoonia Sericea) is a perennial shrub in the Proteaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Persoonia sericea is an erect to spreading shrub native to eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Queensland.

Silky Geebung

Silky Geebung

Persoonia Sericea

Persoonia sericea is an erect to spreading shrub native to eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Queensland.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
low to medium
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:groundcover, specimen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silky Geebung

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Prune
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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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Taxonomy

Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Persoonia