A short-lived and eye catching herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and unusual purple feathery flower heads reputedly produced all year round. Good for sunny rockeries and borders or in a decorative pot. Makes good cut flowers. Feed with a good native fertilizer during flowering, watering in afterwards to avoid leaf or root burn.
Ptilotus nobilis ‘Outback Princess Passion’ – Mulla Mulla
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Mulla Mulla
Scientific Name - Ptilotus nobilis
Family - Amaranthaceae
Cultivar Name - Outback Princess Passion
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 0.7
Minimum Width - 0.4
Maximum Width - 0.5
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -