| Description | Pink Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) is a plant native to the dry, arid plains of Australia. Has cone-shaped flowers reminiscent of Celosia. |
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| Pronunciation | (ti-LO-tus) (ek-sal-TA-tus) |
| Plant Type | Perennial Tender, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Sunlight | full, at least 1/2 day |
| Moisture | average, dry, tolerates drought |
| Soil & Site | average, dry, well-drained |
| Flowers | shades of pink, look soft and fuzzy but are hard and bristly to the touch |
| Leaves | fleshy succulent, silver-green, |
| Dimensions | depends on cultivar, species plants in their native sites over 3 feet |
| Maintenance | faded flowers appear ragged and should be deadheaded |
| Propagation | seeds, root cuttings, cuttings |
| Native Site | dry, arid plains of Australia |
| Misc Facts | Ptilotus is derived from Greek, ptilon, down, or feathers, a reference to the appearance of the flowers. Species name exaltatus refers to the plant being erect and reaching over 3 feet in native sites. AKA: Mulla Mulla, Tall Mulla Mulla |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage) |
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