Banksia laevigata

Banksia laevigata- golden ball banksia
Banksia laevigata- golden ball banksia

This species is great for coastal areas, withstanding winds quite well. It has a shrubby, bushy habit and round yellow flower heads. It will also attract birds to the garden.
Needs a well drained soil, light to heavy, and part to full sun. It is an ideal plant for lateritic gravel soils, should these be your lot. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
There are two subspecies: Banksia laevigata ssp. laevigata, and Banksia laevigata ssp. fuscolutea.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Banksia laevigata

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow, Orange, Gold, Brown

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects