A wonderful ornamental, the Marsh Banksia has handsome deep green foliage, elegant yellow gold flowers and interesting seed pods.
Native to NSW, it is a slow growing but hardy plant, tolerant of heavy frosts. Makes an excellent container plant. The flowers are visited by a range of mammals and birds in the wild, including the Sugar Glider.
Well drained, acidic soil is best for this one. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia paludosa
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Yellow, Gold
Flowering Time - Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost
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Special Uses - Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects, Mammals
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