Conostylis aculeata (Prickly Conostylis, Cotton Heads)


Botanical Information

FamilyHaemodoraceae
GenusConostylis
Speciesaculeata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.1 - 0.6 m
Spread0.3 - 1 m
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis plant is perennial, rhizomatous, and grass-like.
ShapeCompact.
LandscapeGround cover, border planting and container planting.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prefers sandy, loamy, sandy loam and clay soils with acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Tolerates light frost.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatFound growing in a variety of situations including sand, loam, clay, gravel, limestone, laterite. In winter it may be found in wet areas including swamp margins, drainage areas, ditches and sand dunes.
Flower DescriptionBlooms in mid-spring.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are bright yellow while the foliage is green.

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