{"product_id":"conostylis-candicans","title":"Conostylis candicans","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Cottonheads \/ Grey Conostylis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eConostylis candicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haemodoraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth-west Western Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial clumping native grass-like plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, elegant silver-grey native perfectly suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens, \u003cem data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eConostylis candicans\u003c\/em\u003e forms dense clumps of fine, arching foliage with a soft, woolly texture. In spring to early summer it produces upright stems topped with fluffy yellow flower heads, adding movement and seasonal interest. Highly drought-tolerant once established and ideal for low-water, coastal and native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.8 m H × 0.4–0.8 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, arching silver-grey leaves with soft hairs; evergreen and textural year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow, woolly flower heads held above foliage in spring–early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver foliage year-round; flowering spikes add height and colour in warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts native bees and beneficial insects when flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; High wind and coastal salt tolerance; Light frost tolerant (down to approx. –5 °C); Sensitive to poor drainage and prolonged winter wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 2–4 plants per m²; Borders \/ feature clumps: space 50–80 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — non-toxic to pets and livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (best colour and flowering in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or sandy-loam soils; raised beds recommended in heavier Adelaide clays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: occasional deep watering during extended dry periods; minimal winter water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems after flowering; Minimal pruning required; Avoid heavy mulching against the crown; No fertiliser required; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser only if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial; often 5–10+ years in well-drained SA gardens\/containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, including coastal areas and hot inland suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly acidic preferred; tolerant of mildly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for a soft silver understorey in native or coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent contrast with green natives like Lomandra, Dianella, Westringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for low-maintenance, water-wise designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks beautifully in gravel gardens and modern native landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eConostylis candicans\u003c\/em\u003e delivers refined silver texture with true native toughness. 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