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Dusty Miller

Centaurea Cineraria

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Overview

Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 12-18 inches tall with a similar spread. Preferring full sun to light shade, this drought-tolerant plant adds contrasting texture to borders and container arrangements. Its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf vibrancy. A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade; felt-like foliage which adds a unique texture and contrastDusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its silvery-gray to nearly white; preferring full sunDusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf vibrancy; scientifically known as Centaurea, image 55Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest; the lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5, image 56Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in lengthDusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length; reducing frequency as the plant, image 64+78

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade; felt-like foliage which adds a unique texture and contrast
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its silvery-gray to nearly white; preferring full sun
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf vibrancy; scientifically known as Centaurea, image 55
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest; the lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5, image 56
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length; reducing frequency as the plant, image 64
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — and water regularly until the root system is well-established
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — This practice also encourages denser leaf growth
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Originating from the Mediterranean region
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Originating from the Mediterranean region; where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny, image 60
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest; the lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10; perennial with purple and yellow blooms
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 12-18 inches tall with a similar spread; dusty Miller thrives in USDA, image 52
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — scientifically known as Centaurea cineraria; generally low-maintenance, image 57
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10; perennial with purple and yellow blooms, image 61
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — making it an excellent choice for borders; a low-maintenance choice for year-round interest
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — or as a foil for more colorful flowers
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — contributing an almost ethereal quality to the design
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny areas.<br><br>For optimal growth; dusty Miller prefers full
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