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.
Conostylis candicans ‘Silver Sunrise’ – Cotton Heads
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Conostylis
Scientific Name - Conostylis candicans
Family - Haemodoraceae
Cultivar Name - Silver Sunrise
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.15
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 0.2
Maximum Width - 0.4
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -