	height	6–14ft
	width	3–15ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low
	water info	Most banksias, like this one, are from mediterranean climates of Australia and adapt well to California, particularly along the coast. They appreciate good drainage. Once established they will grow and look their best with deep watering once a month or two during summer if they have sharp drainage.
	hardy to	25F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	Acid 1/2 Strength, No Phosphorus
	origin	SW Australia
	california native	No
	sunset zones	14–17, 20–H1

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

This species is one of the best choices for gardens in coastal areas, including where salty winds occur. It can be a nice windbreak as well as a featured flowering shrub.

Once established in cooler coastal areas from Big Sur northward it may be able to survive on winter rainfall alone.

Best performance in sharply drained soils. This banksia is the only species known to grow exclusively in granite substrates. If soils are heavy in your garden, try growing this pretty bloomer in a container.

Banksia verticillata

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