This rhizomatous perennial grass-like plant has upright foliage that formed tufted or spreading habit. It has grey green long linear leaves and the golden yellow cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster above the foliage from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Conostylis candicans is naturally found in south-west Western Australia from Geraldton to south of Perth growing on the Avon wheat belt, Geraldton sandplains or in the Jarrah forests and coastal heath. 

It prefers an open to exposed sunny position and grows in very well drained poor to moderately fertile sandy-stony to clay soil that is tending acidic. It is drought and frost tolerant but prefers a Mediterranean climate disliking humid summers.

Grey Cottonhead is grown for its bright yellow flowers and its tufted habit. It is planted along front borders in small or native gardens or mass planted as a ground cover. It has also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or used in roof gardens. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long-lived. It is an easily cultivated perennial that is planted in semi arid gardens or used in commercial landscapes requiring little care. ID 3782

Conostylis (kon-oh-STYL-is) candicans (KAN-dee-kans)

Haemodoraceae (HEE-mo-dor-AY-see-ee)