Fallugia paradoxa
Apache plume in bloom and seed. Photo: SK Reid.
Summary
UC Davis is located in Davis, California, this site has a silty clay loam soil and plants are irrigated with potable water. More information about the field sites is located in the Nuts & Bolts section.
Apache plume is a woody shrub with small, dissected leaves and a profusion of pink staminate flowers followed by fluffy seeds that lend it a fuzzy appearance during its long flowering period and beyond. This California native can be found in the southeastern portion of the state. There were no statistically significant differences in growth between treatments.
We encountered one appearance issue with this species that might influence use in a garden setting: branches tend to flop over as the season progresses, lending an asymmetrical and untidy appearance. An additional characteristic was how freely the plant’s abundant seeds came up in the dry pathways and mulched beds during the subsequent year leading to the concern that it might make a nuisance of itself.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | UC Davis Arboretum All-Star |
| Site(s): | UC Davis |
| Trial Exposure: | Sun |
| Year evaluated: | 2007 |
| Height & Width after 2 years: | 2.6' x 4' |
| Reported Height & Width at maturity: | 3-6' x 6' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | S N |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: | Medium - Region 2 |
Mean Overall Appearance rating: (1-5 Scale, 5 is highest) | BR |
| Flowering Months: | Summer-Fall |
Growth and Quality Data
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Apache plume displaying untidy habit. Photo: SK Reid.