Ground Cover Banksia

Banksia Blechnifolia

Banksia blechnifolia is a stunning prostrate shrub found in Western Australia that flowers in Spring. It is a slow growing ground cover, yet one of the hardiest WA plant species to cultivate. It looks beautiful growing in gardens due to its sculptural, serrated leaves and large, striking rust, pinkish to reddish brown flower heads or spikes known as inflorescences, which fade gradually to a cream colour base.

The plant’s horizontal branches spread along the ground plane and look attractive on an embankment, rockeries or spreading over a retaining wall. A low-maintenance shrub that looks amazing grown in pots and needs to be in a sunny spot. Perfect for Mediterranean style gardens, courtyards, poolside, coastal and container growing. Bees, birds, butterflies, and other insects find this plant irresistible. Like many other Australian natives this plant regenerates by seed after bushfire

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