Senecio cineraria
Dusty Miller
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Although grown as an annual in New Jersey, Dusty Miller is a tender perennial, which may overwinter in well-protected microclimates within your...
Description:
Although grown as an annual in New Jersey, Dusty Miller is a tender perennial, which may overwinter in well-protected microclimates within your yard. Flowers are non-descript; it is grown for its silvery-green, felted foliage, which adds texture to mixed gardens. Use Dusty Miller in seaside gardens, borders, groupings, and as accent plants throughout your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Scientific Names: Centauria cineraria, Cineraria maritima
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: High
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Fast