Mimetes Species, Common Pagoda
Mimetescucullatus

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mimetes (MIM-et-teez)
Species: cucullatus (kuk-yoo-LAY-tus)

Synonym:Leucadendron cucullatum

Synonym:Mimetes ludwigii

Synonym:Mimetes lyrigera

Synonym:Protea cucullata

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown