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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

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) — 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
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade; plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil, image 53
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) — where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny areas.<br><br>For optimal growth
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) — Dusty Miller prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
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 hardiness
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — perennial for full or half; 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; this, image 51
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Preferring full sun to light shade; plant Dusty Miller in well-drained soil
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — This practice also encourages denser leaf growth; dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial
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) — Originating from the Mediterranean region; where its luminous leaves can really brighten up less sunny areas.<br><br>For
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — The lacy leaves are deeply lobed and range from 2 to 5 inches in length; reducing frequency as the plant matures
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — and water regularly until the root system is well-established; its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to, image 69
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — reducing frequency as the plant matures; 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, image 67
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — and water regularly until the root system is well-established; its delicate yellow flowers can be removed to maintain leaf
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — or as a foil for more colorful flowers, image 38
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Generally low-maintenance; and water regularly until the root system is well-established
Centaurea Cineraria
Centaurea Cineraria
Centaurea Cineraria
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