Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia incana var. incana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gold

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire exposure. Germination is strongly enhanced by smoke or smoke-derived compounds. Plant typically killed by fire but regenerates from soil-stored seed bank.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are serotinous and released after fire. Germination is stimulated by smoke treatment or karrikinolide application.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI