Botanical Name
Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Matilda’
Common Name
Matilda Mulla Mulla
Description
Matilda Mulla Mulla is a striking drought-tolerant native perennial renowned for its distinctive pink to purple flower spikes and exceptional arid adaptation that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This hardy cultivar produces tall, cylindrical flower spikes in shades of pink to purple that bloom primarily in spring and summer, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent color in challenging conditions. The grey-green foliage creates attractive rosettes at the base with fine-textured evergreen appeal. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained sandy soils and full sun positions with outstanding heat and aridity tolerance. Perfect for arid gardens, native plantings, and areas where drought-tolerant natives with distinctive flower spikes create resilient landscape displays.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
Height: 60cm-1 meter, Spread: 40-60cm
Ptilotus exaltatus naturally occurs across arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, thriving in well-drained sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in hot, dry climates with exceptional drought tolerance.
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