Joey Improved Ptilotus

Joey Improved Ptilotus, also known as Mulla Mulla, has lovely silver leaves and upright bottle-brush pink spires. It loves dry, rocky, sandy, or sloped soil - which makes it perfect for some otherwise tricky planting areas.

This native Australian produces delightful pink conical flowers that have personality and panache. Both heat and drought tolerant, this flower is as tough as it is playful and has the benefit of being named after a baby kangaroo.

Includes three young plants, grown in 2.5" diameter pots

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Ptilotus exaltatus
Height	1-3 ft when full grown
Spacing	9" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Non-toxic, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, in well draining soil
When to Plant	Plant outside in the spring, After your last frost. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon
When to Expect Blooms	All summer
Care Instructions	Water regularly until established, then give it an extra drink during dry spells. Pick off spent plumes to enourage more
Extra Credit	Blooms look lovely in dried bouquets