Dusty Miller
Centaurea Gymnocarpa
Overview
Dusty Miller (Centaurea gymnocarpa) is a popular foliage plant, prized for its velvety, silver-gray leaves that provide excellent contrast in gardens. It grows up to 1-2 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade. This hardy, drought-tolerant perennial thrives in well-drained soil and works well in borders, containers, or as an accent plant. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it adds a touch of softness and interest to any landscape design.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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