Banksia repens
Creeping Banksia
Description
Spreading prostrate shrub with fern-like foliage and yellow-brown to dull red flowers in winter-summer. Tolerant of most well-drained soils in full sun position. Drought and frost tolerant. Useful for erosion control, embankment planting and containers. It reaches about 1' tall and may spread up to 6' wide. Thus, a great plant for ground covers too. This evergreen plant does best in sandy soil. Use for cut flowers. From Western Australia.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.