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Banksia saxicola

Also Known As

Grampians Banksia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 9'-15'
W: 9'-15'

planting zones

9a-11

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Banksia saxicola plant details

Banksia saxicola is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia saxicola

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 FT - 15 FT - wide, 9 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia saxicola

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Restricted naturally to Wilson?s Promontory (south tip of mainland Australia), this rounded 10' shrub grows amongst sandstone boulders of the high Grampians where it produces its 3-5? cones of lemon-yellow flowers S/M/GDr