Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia nana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with cones releasing seeds after fire. Lignotuber allows resprouting from root crown after burning, typical of Banksia fire ecology.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment to improve germination rates, as is common with many Australian heathland species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI