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
Family : Amaranthaceae
Cultivar Name: Outback Princess Passion
Plant Type : Small shrub, Clumping perennial
Width : 0.5
Flowering Time : All year
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 nobilis
Common Name : Mulla Mulla
Height : 0.7
Flower Color : Purple
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Light : Sunny
Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects