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Family: Proteaceae
(pro-tee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a) Species: heliantha Synonym:Dryandra quercifolia Synonym:Josephia quercifolia
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 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 UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Pale YellowBright Yellow Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |