Botanical Name: Common Names:
Banksia integrifolia prostrata Roller Coaster Prostrate Coast Banksia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Prostrate
Description:
Silver-backed green leaved prostrate native shrub growing to approx. 1m. Great used as a sprawling groundcover in coastal conditions, over retaining walls and cascading down banks. Yellow, lemon coloured Banksia flowers appear from late Summer to early Spring. Foliage is glossy and toothed. Flowers attract honey-eating birds.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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