Banksia incana – Hoary Banksia

Banksia incana - Hoary banksia
Banksia incana - Hoary banksia

An attractive dwarf shrub with great ornamental potential, Banksia incana sports bright yellow, spherical blossoms that stand out from the understated foliage.
Native to deep sandy soils in south west WA, it will need full sun and a well drained soil.
Useful as a small shrubby groundcover, and would be a good plant for rockeries. It is sometimes grown in containers as well. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Banksia incana

Common Name : Hoary Banksia

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects