Botanical Name
Banksia robur
Common Name
Swamp Banksia
Description
Swamp Banksia is a distinctive shrub valued for its large green-yellow flower spikes and excellent tolerance of wet conditions, making it ideal for challenging garden sites. It produces striking cylindrical blooms up to 15 cm long that attract nectar-feeding birds and other pollinators. The large, serrated leaves provide year-round interest, complemented by bronze new growth. Hardy and salt tolerant, it thrives in wet, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade, and is well suited to wetland gardens and areas with poor drainage where reliable flowering and wildlife attraction are desired.
Plant Category
Large Shrubs
Size (H x W)
2 – 4 m × 2 -3 m
Habitat
Banksia robur naturally occurs along the eastern coast of Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, thriving in wet sandy soils, swampy areas, and coastal environments with full sun to partial shade exposure.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples for its nectar-rich flowers which provided a sweet food source, and the woody seed pods (follicles) which were used for various practical purposes including water containers and decorative items.
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