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Banksia nivea, Dryandra nivea, Honeypot Dryandra

Banksia nivea, Dryandra nivea

Honeypot Dryandra
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia
Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, 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.


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