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Conostylis aculeata
Golden Cotton Head
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Uses: A hardy perennial herb as a foreground planting in borders, rockeries and verges. Provides a contrast to other strap-like species and a colourful display in spring.
Requires very well drained soils. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.

  • Height 0.2-0.3m
  • Spread 0.3-0.6m
  • Family Haemodoraceae
  • Botanical Name Conostylis aculeata
  • Common Name Golden Cotton Head
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect, Clumping
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Summer, Winter
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Strap-leaved