Banksia Species, Creeping Banksia
Banksiarepens

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species: repens (REE-penz)

Synonym:Banksia pinnatisecta

Synonym:Banksia polypodiifolia

Synonym:Sirmuellera repens

Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting