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    • Photo of Banksia alliacea foliage by Waltzing Matilija

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    Banksia alliacea

    Also Known As

    • Dryandra nervosa
    • Tangled Honeypot

    Plant type

    groundcover

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Banksia alliacea plant details

    Banksia alliacea is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer bronze 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia alliacea

    Plant type: groundcover
    Plant family: proteaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fern-like leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia alliacea

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An interesting ground cover with fern-like leaves and felt-like new growth. One of the few ground cover Dryandra that I grow. The plant can reach 3' tall and wide but this is not that common. The flowers are held deep in the foliage so you have to look hard to see them. The main reason to grow this beauty is for the foliage. New growth starts to unfurl in late spring with a rusty red fuzz. The mature leaves are more rigid with deep serrations. Prefers full sun to part sun with good air movement and drainage. No tip pruning is necessary during the early years as the plant forms a nice tangle on its own. Hardy to at least 26 °F.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Gardening facts about Banksia alliacea plant

    How to Grow Banksia alliacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • bronze
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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