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Banksia fraseri

Also Known As

  • Dryandra fraseri

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Banksia fraseri plant details

Banksia fraseri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter pink and 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia fraseri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: compact, unique, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia fraseri

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive little plant with plenty of garden attitude. Perfect for the smaller garden and an easy plant that is adaptable to most soils and garden conditions. The not so spiky foliage provides year-round interest and backdrops the clusters of shaving-brush like flowers during the cooler months. A guaranteed talking point in the garden.

Gardening facts about Banksia fraseri plant

How to Grow Banksia fraseri

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
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