Protea longifolia: Unleash Dramatic Beauty with the Strap-Leaf Protea

🌿 Protea longifolia: The Long-Leaved, Fine-Textured Shrub   The Protea longifolia, aptly named the Long-Leaved Protea, is a beautiful and highly adaptable species native to the Cape region of South Africa.2 This handsome evergreen shrub is distinguished by its unique, slender, elongated leaves and its naturally dense, rounded form, offering a finer, more delicate texture than many other Protea varieties. It produces attractive, smaller cup-shaped flowers that feature vibrant cream to yellow-green bracts often tipped with soft pink or burgundy. P. longifolia is a resilient, low-maintenance specimen for Mediterranean, coastal, and xeriscape gardens.3 Its superior drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging, low-nutrient soils make it an excellent choice for adding unique texture and structure to the garden. Botanical Characteristics Characteristic Detail Scientific Name Protea longifolia (The Species) Common Names Long-Leaved Protea, Long-Leaf Sugarbush.