Banksia petiolaris

Banksia petiolaris is a low maintenance, evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It has dark green leaves, bright yellow flowers, and can spread to cover large areas. 

Appearance

• Leaves: Large, leathery, serrated, and dull green with a white underside 

• Flowers: Bright yellow, fragrant, and appear in spring and summer 

• Inflorescences: Cylindrical and yellow, but fade to greyish as they age 

• Fruit: Woody seed pods, known as follicles, that are elliptical in shape and covered in fine grey fur 

Growing conditions 

• Prefers full sun or part shade

• Tolerates most frost, short wet periods, and extended dry spells

• Requires well-draining soil

• Can be used for rockeries, general ground cover, erosion control, and covering embankments

Uses 

• Attracts bees, other insects, and birds

• Can be grown in containers

• Can be used for embankment and erosion control

Other characteristics 

• Also known as creeping banksia

• Can grow to be 30–60 cm tall and 2–4 m wide

• Has a moderate growth rate

• Has a low maintenance level

• Has a low water usage

14cm pot