Banksia dryandroides
Dryandra-leaved Banksia
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Banksia dryandroides Dryandra-leaved Banksia |
The flower color is a yellow, 3 cm (1") globular spike. The mature size is a 3' rounded to spreading shrub. This is a particularly nice foliage plant from W. Australia with narrow, saw-tooth leaves. Western Australia Banksia species generally do not like humidity, however this one seems to more humidity tolerant. Best growth is attained using a well-drained, sandy, acid soil.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small rounded shrub to 3' |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture, humidity tolerant |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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Thursday March 13, 2003 06:20 PM
