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Banksia media - Dwarf Golden Stalk Banksia

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Banksia media is an arresting specimen from the Annuals & Perennials family, more commonly known as the Dwarf Golden Stalk Banksia. Hailing from Australia, this perennial evergreen offers up a captivating display with brilliant, golden inflorescences that can reach up to 20 centimeters in length, exuding a delicate honey fragrance. Growing steadily up to a grand height of 5 meters, the shrub proudly showcases narrow, deep green leaves, adapted with a finely serrated edge to add intrigue. The vibrant blossoms unfurl from late winter through spring, attracting a colorful selection of birds and insects to your garden. Perfectly cut out for xeriscaping, the Dwarf Golden Stalk Banksia is impressively proficient at thriving even in the face of intense sun, coastal conditions, and lesser quality soils. And yet, for all its resilience, this beauty only requires full sun and well-drained soil to truly flourish, yielding not only a visually breathtaking landscape but also an eco-friendly habitat for local wildlife.

  • Size: Up to 5 meters tall
  • Flowers: Golden, cylindrical flower spikes
  • Foliage: Long, narrow, dark green leaves with a serrated edge
  • Water usage: Drought-resistant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Wildlife: Invites a variety of birds and insects
  • Commonly purchased with Banksia media (Dwarf Golden Stalk Banksia)

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