Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia repens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Requires fire or smoke for seed germination. Woody follicles release seed after fire exposure, and smoke chemicals trigger germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly improves germination rates, mimicking natural post-fire conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI