Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra)

Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra) dense green serrated leaves close up on small plant
Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra) foliage with many thin jagged needle-like green segments on stems.

Botanical names: Banksia nivea, Dryandra nivea

Common name: Honeypot Dryandra

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A prostrate shrub with a creeping, suckering habit with a height of not much more than 30 cm making it an ideal native ground cover.

Dark green divided leaves with a triangular or sickle shape segments. Its main flowering time is during spring with flower colors including cream, yellow, orange, pink, red and brown. Drought and frost resistant once established.

Dryandra was considered a separate genus until early 2007, when it was merged into Banksia.

Similar plants: Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra)



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