Botanical Name
Banksia foliosissima
Common Name
Dense-leaved Banksia
Description
Banksia foliosissima is an elegant Western Australian shrub prized for its deeply pinnatifid, densely crowded leaves and striking golden-yellow flower heads. Flowering mainly in autumn and winter, the nectar-rich spikes attract nectar-feeding birds and a variety of insect pollinators. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in full sun. Ideal for wildlife-friendly landscapes and feature plantings.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
1-2 m × 1.5-2 m
Habitat
Endemic to southwest Western Australia, Banksia foliosissima occurs in dense kwongan shrubland on well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in open, sunny sites.
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