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 4–10Climate Temperate

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — this drought-tolerant plant adds contrasting texture to borders and container arrangements

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf vibrancy

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — scientifically known as Centaurea cineraria

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its silvery-gray to nearly white

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 12-18 inches tall with a similar spread

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — this drought-tolerant plant adds contrasting texture to borders and container arrangements

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf vibrancy

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — scientifically known as Centaurea cineraria

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its silvery-gray to nearly white

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — A low-maintenance choice for year-round interest

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — felt-like foliage which adds a unique texture and contrast to any garden design

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — or as a foil for more colorful flowers

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Originating from the Mediterranean region

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — making it an excellent choice for borders

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny areas.<br><br>For optimal growth

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — contributing an almost ethereal quality to the design

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — and water regularly until the root system is well-established

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — reducing frequency as the plant matures

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Generally low-maintenance

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — This practice also encourages denser leaf growth

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — purple and yellow flowers in the garden

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade; plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil

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