Apache Plume

From dry, rocky slopes to pinyon-juniper woodlands, you can find the Apache plume throughout the Southwest. This small deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub features white flowers and peeling bark. The “plume” of this shrub comes from the feathery pink plumes. With branches that curve slightly downward, the Fallugia paradoxa has a shrub-like appearance. The pink plumes sprout from the tip of the slender, tangled branches. These beautiful plumes develop in the springtime. You might be lucky and get another bloom during the fall. Along with the plumes, the Apache’s small white flowers have a rose-like appearance, and they will dazzle from April to June. This native shrub puts on a spectacular show when the silky plumed seedheads cover the tips of the branches.

If you have a native garden, the Fallugia paradoxa is a must-have specimen. The showy plumes add a touch of character to any space. You should pair it with other native plants, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. For those xeriscapes, this shrub works well with other plant varieties that have low-moisture needs. With the airy pink plumes, you will have a spectacular display throughout the growing season.

The Apache plume adds a pop of color to those bare or dull spaces. The look of your rock garden can benefit by adding a few of these shrubs to those areas. If you don’t want to overwhelm your landscape, take a few Fallugia paradoxa to use as a subtle accent plant. It will give some color and texture to your gardens.

Not only does the Apache plume incorporate some fine texture into those rough Southwestern gardens, but it is an important forage plant for wild animals and birds. When you plant the Apache plume, you will see these critters coming in and out of your landscape. This shrub is an excellent option to add great architecture and textural contrast to your landscape plans.

The Fallugia paradoxa is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10. You want to plant the Apache plume in the south or west portion of your landscape. These areas often have the warmest temperatures of the day. This shrub needs full and direct sunlight. It does perform well in sandy, dry, or gravelly soil. No matter what you choose, the soil must be a well-draining one. While the Apache plume is drought tolerant, those newly planted shrubs do need some additional water. You want to water them at least once a week. Once the shrub has become established and produces new foliage, you can reduce the watering schedule. However, if there are periods of no rainfall, make sure to water the Fallugia paradoxa once a month.

When it is still dormant, you can prune the Apache plume in the late winter. Any broken, diseased, or damaged stems can be removed by pruning shears. The shrub can also be trimmed in the early summer after it has bloomed. You might want to clip those straggly branches to help keep their shape.

If you want the showiest shrub for your native spaces, make sure to choose the Apache plume. This shrub features white, five-petaled flowers, and it really stands out when the pink plumes develop on the branches. You will want to add this shrub to all your dry spaces and native gardens.

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