Ptilotus exaltatus

Botanical Name: Ptilotus exaltatus 

Author: Nees

Common Name: Pink Mulla Mulla

Family: Amaranthaceae

Location

This species occurs in semi-arid and arid regions of mainland Australia. It grows in mulga woodland and is often found on sand ridges, lateritic plains and rocky outcrops.

At Mount Annan, you can see it in the Connections Garden.

This is a dwarf to small annual or perennial plant which in cultivation prefers well-drained acidic soils and a full sun position. It can also tolerate moderate to fairly heavy frosts.

At Mount Annan we treat it as an annual with the pink feathery flowers and lime green foliage adding colour and texture to our ornamental plantings.

Currently there is considerable research being undertaken into the cultivation requirements of the entire genus of Ptilotus because of their potential as cut flowers.