Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa): Native Shrub with Feathery Pink Seed Heads

Apache plume (Fallugia paradoxa), a member of the rose family, has single white rose-like flowers on a fine-textured shrub up to 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Flowering occurs from late spring to late summer, followed by clouds of showy, pink, feather-duster-like seed heads that rival the flowers in beauty.

Native Habitat & Care

Native to American Southwest deserts. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Reasonably drought tolerant but appreciates summer moisture. Collect seeds in late summer and sow fresh or dried.

Quick Reference

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 6–10 ft.
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Dry to medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Spring through fall
• Flower Color: White
• Attributes: Native, attracts songbirds, drought tolerant
• Uses: Native gardens, desert landscapes