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

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) — purple and yellow flowers in the garden; is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves; this, image 51

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) — Preferring full sun to light shade; plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil, image 53

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — perennial for full or half; this practice also encourages denser leaf growth

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — this drought-tolerant plant adds contrasting texture to borders and container arrangements; perennial for full, image 54

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) — scientifically known as Centaurea cineraria; generally low-maintenance, image 57

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — is a striking and versatile perennial plant highly sought after for its silvery-gray to nearly white, image 58

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — making it an excellent choice for borders; a low-maintenance choice for year-round interest, image 62

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) — felt-like foliage which adds a unique texture and contrast to any garden design; originating from the, image 59

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) — or as a foil for more colorful flowers, image 63

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) — contributing an almost ethereal quality to the design; thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 12-18 inches tall, image 65

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade; felt-like foliage which adds a unique texture, image 66

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil; purple and yellow flowers in the garden, image 68

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny areas.<br><br>For optimal growth; dusty Miller, image 67

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — and water regularly until the root system is well-established; its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to, image 69

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