Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ – Mulla Mulla

A short-lived but spectacular herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and unusual mauve feathery flower heads in spring. Good for sunny rockeries and borders or in a decorative pot. Best in drier areas. Heat and drought tolerant plant, and withstands frost once established. A good cut flower.

Ptilotus exalatus 'Joey'
Ptilotus exalatus 'Joey'
Ptilotus exalatus 'Joey'

Family : Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name: Joey

Plant Type : Small shrub, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Ptilotus exaltatus

Common Name : Mulla Mulla

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects