Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Phoenix’ – Mulla Mulla

A short-lived herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and unsual mauve feathery flower heads in spring. Good for sunny rockeries and borders or in a decorative pot. Tolerant of heat and drought when established. Feed with a good native fertiliser if needed, watering afterwards to avoid leaf or root burn. Good for cut flowers.

Ptilotus exalatus 'Phoenix'
Ptilotus exalatus 'Phoenix'

Family : Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name: Phoenix

Plant Type : Small shrub, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Ptilotus exaltatus

Common Name : Mulla Mulla

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects