Perennials > Conostylis > Conostylis candicans > Conostylis candicans
Conostylis candicans
Grey Cottonheads
Origin: Found in the south west portion of Western Australia from Shark Bay to Scott River.
| Family |
| Haemodoraceae |
| Genus |
| Conostylis |
| Species |
| candicans |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 0.3 - 0.8 m |
| Spread |
| 0.3 - 0.8 m |
Photographs
Cultivars
click to expand
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Ground cover, border plant and ornamental use. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prefers sandy, loamy, sandy loam and potting mix with a pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Tolerates light frost. |
| Shape |
| Dense, clumping and mound-shape. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Vulnerable to mealybugs. |
| Habitat |
| Thrives in sand, sandy loam, and limestone. It can be found in coastal dunes and sand dunes. |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow strap-like foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Globular flowers. Stalks arising from the base. |
| Colour Description |
| The foliage is grey. The flowers are yellow. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seed and division. |
top