Dusty miller is a favorite because it looks good with everything. The silvery-white color is a great foil for any type of garden blossom and the fine-textured foliage creates a beautiful contrast against other plants’ green foliage. Dusty miller has also earned its place in the garden because it’s delightfully easy to grow, withstanding heat and drought like a champion.
Details
Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: cineraria (sin-uh-RAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Centaurea candidissima
Category: Annuals
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Rose/Mauve; Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Grown for foliage; Herbaceous; Silver/Gray; Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping; Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Unknown – Tell us
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings; From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds; Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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