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

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.