Conostylis candicans – Cotton Heads

Conostylis candicans - cotton-heads
Conostylis candicans - cotton-heads
Conostylis candicans - cotton-heads

A clumping perennial plant with narrow grey leaves, complemented by attractive heads of yellow flowers from winter to summer. Likes good drainage and a sunny spot, and grows in most climates except tropical. Can be used for flower gardens, borders, and looks lovely in containers. Withstands moderate frost. Can take drought, but dry spells may reduce the flowering. Fertilise with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. This plant grows from underground rhizomes.

Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Conostylis candicans

Common Name : Cotton Heads

Height : 0.8

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects