Conostylis robusta – Cottonheads
A grassy perennial plant, native to Western Australia. It has yellow heads of flowers in late winter to early spring. Likes a sandy well drained soil and a sunny to partly shaded spot. Good for massed landscaping, borders and container planting. Fertilise with a low phosphorus native plant food in spring. Grows from underground rhizomes. Tolerates moderate frost and drought. Related to kangaroo paws.
- Conostylis robusta – cotton-heads
- Conostylis robusta – cotton-heads
Scientific Name: | Conostylis robusta |
Family: | Haemodoraceae |
Common Name: | Cottonheads |
Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like |
Height: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.6 metres |
Flower Colour: | Yellow, Gold |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
Ph Level: | Neutral |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
Lifespan: | Perennial |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
Propagation Method: | Division |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant |
Special Uses: | Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.