Dusty Miller Seeds produce a low-growing perennial or biennial plant known for its silvery-gray, finely divided foliage and compact growth habit. This clump-forming plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Dusty Miller is suitable for garden borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Once established, it adds year-round ornamental foliage and texture to landscapes and complements flowering plants with its contrasting color.
Features
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Low-growing, clump-forming perennial or biennial growth habit
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Silvery-gray, finely divided foliage
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Suitable for garden borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
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Provides year-round ornamental foliage
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Enhances garden texture and contrasts with flowering plants
Specifications
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Scientific name: Jacobaea maritima (formerly Senecio cineraria)
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Common name (US): Dusty Miller
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Seed type / variety: Ornamental foliage variety
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Growth habit: Low-growing, clump-forming perennial/biennial
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USDA zones: 8 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: February to April (indoors); March to May (outdoors after frost)
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Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days at 65 to 75 F in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering needs: Low to moderate; avoid waterlogged soil
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Mature plant size: 12 to 18 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart