Ptilotus joey

This past weekend my hubby Steve and I stayed at The Oregon Garden Inn. It was pure heaven, being treated like royalty with gourmet food and cushy mattress. Another cool perk is the plants. Ooh the plants! They were everywhere! The first one I spotted is one that I've been coveting forever. Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy' or ?? It is a lusciously pink Stachys officinalis. Because I couldn't find a plant label, I'll assume it was either: S. o. 'Pink Cotton Candy' or 'Pinky' or 'Rosea'…

Ptilotus 'Joey' at Froggy Bottom in Sept. 2013 I am becoming more and more enamored of annuals, particularly those that will thrive with a minimal amount of water and care. Last year I found this one, with the unpronounceable name of Ptilotus. As one expert on the internet said, "Just call it Joey". This is a plant native to the dry central areas of Australia, so, as you might imagine, it is quite drought tolerant. I planted it in an area of my garden that gets full sun and is quite well…

If you are the type of gardener who is constantly looking for something new in your garden, you might want to investigate Ptilotus Joey.

Ptilotus joey growing instruction & requirement Ptilotus joey info: climate, zone, growth speed, water, light, planting season & colors

Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey' Common names: Pink Mulla-mulla, Lambs-tails, Showy foxtail Australian native. Family: Amaranthaceae Location: Brisbane Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Garden, Australia There are about 100 species in the genus Ptilotus, all but one occurring only in Australia.

Even though they only last until frost, annuals are all-stars in the garden because of their fast growth and vibrant colors. Learn more about our all-time favorite annuals and how to care for them, as well as new varieties that you can count on for a colorful show in your garden.

12/27/2010 Danny Brooks

Ptilotus Joey How to Grow | Darling pot of Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey' | Gardening is "Growing...

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