Banksia media

Golden-stalk banksia makes showy, upright flower stalks winter till June. Tolerant of various soils, good in coastal areas and in pots. Useful coastal windbreak.

	height	3–14ft
	width	3–8
	tolerates	Coast, Drought, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low – Moderate
	water info	This plant is native to a summer-dry climate, where winter is the rainy season. Once established for a few years, it can tolerate long dry stretches in the landscape.
	hardy to	20F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
	fertilizing	Low Needs, No Phosphorus
	origin	SW Australia
	sunset zones	14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

A native of the south coast of Western Australia, this species is particularly well-suited to coastal gardens in Northern and Central California. Sandy or other well-drained, low-fertility soils are best. Golden-stem banksia is also tolerant of slightly alkaline soils, as well.