Dusty Miller
Senecio cineraria
Asteraceae · Annual
Dusty Miller is valued for its unique, silvery-gray, felt-like foliage that provides a striking contrast in garden beds and containers. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a versatile and popular choice.
- · Plant in full sun for the best silver foliage color.
- · Requires well-drained soil and tolerates dry conditions once established.
- · Pinch back occasionally to maintain a compact, bushy shape.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 8-10 (grown as annual elsewhere)
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 0.5-1 ft tall · 0.5-1 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only (flowers are insignificant) · Foliage only
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender (can tolerate light frost)
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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