Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Ptilotus

Species:

Ptilotus capitatus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire in its native habitat.

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