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.

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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