An unusual and unpretentious fluffy plant for growing near the house

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A plant of Australian origin. It will appeal to those who like unusual and interesting-looking plants. Meet Ptylotus, a fluffy representative of the amaranth family.

Features of the plant

Attracts with its silver-pink flowers. Gardeners will like it for its unpretentiousness in care and cultivation. Outwardly, it is a small bush. It grows up to 1 m. The leaves are thick with a blue-green color. Somewhat similar to celosia, but different from it.

The great advantage of the plant is its resistance to weather conditions. Even after heavy rain, flowers and leaves will not lose their appearance. At first glance, they are so soft and fluffy, but in reality they are strong and even prickly.

Ptylotus

Ptylotus can be of different varieties: short up to 30 cm or tall up to 1 m. Landscape designers often use them in alpine hills. Ptylotus is harmoniously combined with stone elements.