Banksia nivea
Honey Pot Dryandra
This mound forming, low growing Banksia reaches 1m x 1m and has fine, green, fern-like foliage. The underside of the leaves is silver adding to the ornamental appeal.
Domed orange flowers appear within the foliage between autumn and spring. They are highly attractive to nectar-loving birds.
The species name, nivea, comes from the Latin word for snowy or snow-white, referring to the white undersides of the leaves.
Grow it at home
- Grows well in a range of soils provided they are free draining
- Best grown in open, sunny area, but will tolerate light shade
- Suitable for pot cultivation using a free draining native soil
- Requires little pruning
- When planting use a slow release granular fertiliser that is specially formulated for native plants and is low in phosphorous.
Find it in Kings Park
You can find this Banksia in the Wadjuk carpark surrounds, the Banksia Garden and the Marri & Jarrah Woodland in the Botanic Garden.
Out in the wild
This species can be found in a range of soils and environments throughout the south-west of Western Australia, from Geraldton to the north and Cape Arid to the south-east.
