Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Ptilotus exaltatus
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Large, conical spikes of featheryflowers. Striking thick green leaves with a silver overcast.
Grower Information:
Available as Ball Premier Line® seed.
Heat and drought-tolerant plant produces luminous, silver-green foliage topped by large, conical spikes of feathery flowers. Each long-lasting, 2 to 3-in. (5 to 7-cm), “bottlebrush” bloom starts out silver and matures to neon pink near the tips. The compact, uniform plants are well-suited to gardens and mixed containers.