The Ptilotus Joey, also known as the Ptilotus exaltatus or Mulla Mulla, is a perennial plant with large, conical spikes of feathery flowers that are well-suited for gardens and mixed containers:
- Flowers: The flowers are long-lasting and start out silver before maturing to a neon pink color near the tips.
- Leaves: The plant has thick, green leaves with a silver overcast.
- Size: The plant can grow up to 14 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide.
- Maintenance: The plant is low maintenance and has low water needs.
- Climate: The plant is heat and drought tolerant, making it a good choice for hot, dry climates. The plant can tolerate USDA zone 9
- Soil: The plant prefers dry, rocky, sandy, or sloped soil.
- Frost: Younger plants should be protected from heavy frost.
- The Ptilotus Joey is native to Australia and is named after a baby kangaroo.
We purchased our plants from Summerwinds Nursery in West San Jose.
