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Apache Plume

Fallugia Paradoxa

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Overview

The Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the Southwest, reaching 3 to 6 feet high and wide. Its white, 1-inch diameter, rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, giving way to distinctive plumed seed heads that add a feathery texture to the landscape. Adaptable to poor soils, this plant thrives in full sun, requiring minimal care, and is ideal for xeriscaping and natural, low-water gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 4–9Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Arid

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — adding a soft contrast to the shrub's finely textured

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Alpine, Arid

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Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall; these plumes assist in wind distribution of the seeds and persist, image 61

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — delicate white flowers that resemble single roses; this deciduous plant typically grows to 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — the plant produces distinctive

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — which are about one inch in diameter

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — the Apache Plume offers a low-maintenance addition with its easy care and graceful; white flowers in the garden

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall; these plumes assist in wind distribution of the seeds and persist well into the

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — These plumes assist in wind distribution of the seeds and persist well into the fall; scientifically known as, image 76

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — The Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the Southwest; giving way to, image 59

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — These plumes assist in wind distribution of the seeds and persist well into the fall

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — and is ideal for xeriscaping and natural; delicate white flowers that resemble single roses, image 64

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — adding a soft contrast to the shrub's finely textured; the Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — white flowers in the garden; these blooms burst forth from late spring into summer

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — The Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the Southwest

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — which are about one inch in diameter; feathery seed heads that are a key identifying feature

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — the Apache Plume thrives in full sun and tolerates drought once established; requiring minimal supplemental watering

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — and is ideal for xeriscaping and natural

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — Following the flowering period

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — this plant thrives in full sun; rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, image 63

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — These blooms burst forth from late spring into summer; this hardy shrub can endure the cold down to zones 5, image 70

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — shrub with white blooms

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — These plumes assist in wind distribution of the seeds and persist well into the fall; scientifically known as Fallugia

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — This deciduous plant typically grows to 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads equally as wide; reaching 3 to 6 feet high and wide

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — which are about one inch in diameter; feathery seed heads that are a key identifying feature, image 69

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — resisting temperatures as low as -20°F to -10°F.<br><br>For landscape designers and clients alike

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