Southern Blechnum Banksia (Banksia blechnifolia) 5 Seeds
 
Banksia blechnifolia is a showy prostrate shrub. It is found in Western Australia in a fairly narrow range, with annual rainfall around 400 mm. It grows in white sand, in heath or mallee heath.
Although slow-growing it is considered to be one of the hardiest of Western Australia's plant species to cultivate. It is very attractive for gardens because of the ornamental leaves, relative drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. Additionally, the new growth is quite appealing, with a nice rusty colour.
 
 
The species is relatively easy to cultivate in many areas of Australia, though it prefers soils to be sandy rather than clayey and requires good drainage. This is a plant that really adds character to an Australian native garden!