Native to the arid regions of Australia, Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ is an eye-catching perennial with fuzzy, cone-shaped flower spikes in shimmering shades of silvery pink. Blooming continuously through the heat of summer, this compact selection offers exceptional garden performance while adding an unusual texture rarely found among flowering plants. Butterflies and other pollinators are drawn to its nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners appreciate its outstanding heat and drought tolerance.

Growing just 12 to 24 inches tall, ‘Joey’ forms a tidy, upright clump that's perfect for sunny borders, containers, gravel gardens, and water-wise landscapes. The long-lasting flowers are equally beautiful fresh or dried, pairing effortlessly with zinnias, gomphrenas, salvias, ornamental grasses, and other summer bloomers to create striking bouquets and colorful garden combinations.

Plant Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ in full sun with sharply drained soil and low water once established. Avoid heavy or poorly drained soils, especially during winter, to ensure long-term success. Easy to grow in hot, dry climates, this award-winning Australian native brings months of color, texture, and architectural interest to the garden. Explore our Plants for Cutting Collection for more outstanding flowers to enjoy in both the garden and bouquets.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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