BP1B: name_key = banksia-pilostylis
upc =
name_key = banksia-pilostylis
QUERY = SELECT * FROM upc_36 WHERE name_key = :name_key LIMIT 1
Record found = TRUE

Banksia pilostylis

Saw-tooth leaves have white undersides. Fragrant soft creamy yellow flowers. Dense compact shrub performs well in containers. No phosphorus, good drainage needed.

	height	3–10ft
	width	6–10ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cool Summers, Fog, Pots, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low – Moderate
	water info	Native to a summer-dry climate. Tolerates long stretches of summer drought.
	hardy to	25F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
	fertilizing	Low Needs
	origin	W Australia
	california native	No
	sunset zones	14–17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Native to the south coast of Western Australia, this species is especially well-suited to coastal California, but thrives in coastal valleys, too.