Conostylis candicans ‘Silversunrise’ – Cotton Heads

Conostylis candicans cottonheads 'Silver Sunrise'

Conostylis candicans 'Silver Sunrise'

A very useful compact clumping plant that features bright silver grass-like foliage and golden yellow balls of flower through spring. A fantastic border plant that is also stunning in a container. Great for a sunny position on a balcony or courtyard. Trim back the old flower stems and leaves after it flowers. A member of the kangaroo paw family.

Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name: Silversunrise

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Conostylis candicans

Common Name : Conostylis

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, 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