Conostylis candicans
Conostylis candicans
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Grey Cottonheads
This Western Australian perennial has similar features and qualities as the Anigozanthos (Kangaroo Paws). Conostylis candicans produces grey-green sword shaped foliage that support small clusters of yellow flowers on the ends of its stalks during spring. These flowers will also attract birds to the garden.
Conostylis candicans is widely used as a border, flat ground cover or shrubbery. Plant Conostylis candicans in well drained soils with medium to poor fertility. This native does thrive in positions of full sun. Conostylis candicans is also wind and drought tolerant, as well as withstanding light frost.
Conostylis candicans is low maintenance, however water well until established, and further during hot summer months.
Conostylis candicans can grow to a height of 30 centimetres and a width of 50 centimetres.
This Western Australian perennial has similar features and qualities as the Anigozanthos (Kangaroo Paws). Conostylis candicans produces grey-green sword shaped foliage that support small clusters of yellow flowers on the ends of its stalks during spring. These flowers will also attract birds to the garden. Conostylis candicans is widely...
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| Common Name | Grey Cottonheads |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Coastal / Evergreen / Grasses / Ground Cover / Native Australian Plant / Native West Australian Plant / Outdoor / Perennial / Revegetation / Shrub / Strappy Leaf / Verge |
| In highlights list | Yes |
| Dimensions | 30cm high x 50cm wide |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Wildlife Attracting | Yes |
| Australian Native | Yes |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Foliage Colour | Grey / Silver |
| Flowering Season | Spring / Winter |
| Botanical Genus | Conostylis |
| Botanical Species | candicans |
| Flower Type | Campanulate - Bell Shaped, With The Segments Gently Flaring |
| Width | 50 cm |
| Height | 30 cm |
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