Banksia paludosa – Swamp Banksia

Banksia paludosa - swamp banksia
Banksia paludosa - swamp banksia

A wonderful ornamental, the Marsh Banksia has handsome deep green foliage, elegant yellow gold flowers and interesting seed pods.
Native to NSW, it is a slow growing but hardy plant, tolerant of heavy frosts. Makes an excellent container plant. The flowers are visited by a range of mammals and birds in the wild, including the Sugar Glider.
Well drained, acidic soil is best for this one. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Banksia paludosa

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Yellow, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects, Mammals