Conostylis aculeata – Prickly Conostylis

This clumping grassy perennial is a lovely groundcover, with heads of yellow buds that open to yellow or white flowers. It is an adaptable and low maintenance plant, and is great for waterwise plantings. Grow as a border plant, in the flower garden, and great in containers. It flowers from early spring to summer.
Propagation is by division of the plant, which grows from underground rhizomes.

Conostylis aculeate - cotton heads
Conostylis aculeate - cotton heads
Conostylis aculeate - cotton heads

Family : Haemodoraceae

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Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Conostylis aculeata

Common Name : Cotton Heads

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : White, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, 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

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Conostylis aculeata – Prickly Conostylis