Family: Amaranthaceae

Scientific Name: Ptilotus exaltatus

Common Name: ABC's of Pink Mulla Mulla

Description

Pink Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) is a plant native to the dry, arid plains of Australia.  Has cone-shaped flowers reminiscent of Celosia.

Pronunciation(ti-LO-tus) (ek-sal-TA-tus)
Plant TypePerennial Tender, Tender perennials often grown as annuals
Hardiness Zone10-11
Sunlightfull, at least 1/2 day
Moistureaverage, dry, tolerates drought
Soil & Siteaverage, dry, well-drained
Flowersshades of pink, look soft and fuzzy but are hard and bristly to the touch
Leavesfleshy succulent, silver-green,
Dimensionsdepends on cultivar, species plants in their native sites over 3 feet
Maintenancefaded flowers appear ragged and should be deadheaded
Propagationseeds, root cuttings, cuttings
Native Sitedry, arid plains of Australia
Misc FactsPtilotus 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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