Banksia nivea, Dryandra nivea

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 dentata (Tropical Banksia)
• Banksia integrifolia (Coast Banksia, Coast Honeysuckle)
• Banksia petiolaris (Banksia)
• Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia, Saw Banksia, Red Honeysuckle)
• Banksia sp. (Banksia)
• Banksia speciosa (Showy banksia, Ricrac banksia)
• Rosa banksiae (Lady Banks Rose)