Banksia media
Southern Plains Banksia
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Banksia media Southern Plains Banksia |
The flower color is a yellow spike 20 cm x 7 cm (8" x 2 1/2"). The color may vary from yellow to orange to bronze and it flowers in autumn and winter. The mature size is a 3-9' rounded shrub. This Western Australia species is reported to be one of the best for planting in the more humid areas and does well in the eastern states. It usually forms a compact shrub to 4'.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small rounded shrub 3 to 9' |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture, humidity tolerant |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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