Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia subpinnatifida var. subpinnatifida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 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:

Serotinous follicles release seeds after fire. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from seed, exhibiting classic obligate seeder strategy common to many Banksia species.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke water treatment enhances germination rates significantly. Seeds should be sown fresh for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI