Ptilotus exaltatus 'Matilda'

Also Known As

Pink Mulla Mulla

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9b-11

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Ptilotus exaltatus 'Matilda' plant details

Ptilotus exaltatus 'Matilda' is a semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender, pink and silver flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ptilotus exaltatus 'Matilda'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and silver blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, short-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ptilotus exaltatus 'Matilda'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short lived, but eye catching perennial from Australia, leafy mounds sport silver-pink feathery plumes on plants 18-20" h&w summer thru fall; likes a hot spot, drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant; well drained sandy soil in full sun; also tolerates regular water as a rock star in a pot. Get ready for 'Whaz dat??' from you gardening friends. We had to look for the seed for these for awhile before we found these and we are pleased to offer them to you!

By: Secret Garden Growers

The Matilida selection of Pink Mulla Mulla is a short lived perennial for most of us. This live fast, die young character grows to 12-18 inches tall with blue-gray foliage and is adorned by clusters of 4 inch tall feathery spikes. The flowers start out silvery in bud then open to a soft pink . Selected specifically for the cut flower trade, it has tall flowers to 2’ with a vase life of around 2 weeks (Wow) with water changes.