Banksia chamaephyton

Banksia chamaephyton is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring bronze flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia chamaephyton

Plant type: groundcover shrub

Plant family: proteaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue and green

Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall

Flowers: bronze blooms in spring

Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rare, tropical-looking, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia chamaephyton

USDA Zones: 9b - 11

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer, heat and wind

Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained