Jan 28, 2023 · The lacy foliage of dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) looks dusted in silver. Learn where this tender perennial grows best and how to care for it.

Dusty miller is an herbaceous sub-shrub in the Asteraceae (aster) family and native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can be grown as an annual or perennial.

Dusty miller (Silver dust or Jacobaea maritima) is an ornamental foliage plant that adds texture and silvery contrast to the garden.

Feb 26, 2021 · Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria, syn. Jacobaea maritima) is an attractive bushy perennial flowering shrub with silvery gray, soft fuzzy lobed leaves. As a minimal care bedding plant, dusty miller plants are drought tolerant and withstand direct sunlight, drought, and frost.

Jun 17, 2024 · Plant dusty miller in your garden to add silvery brightness amid colorful flowers or greenery. Plant in an area that gets full sun most of the day but with some shade later in the afternoon in very hot climates. Use it as a background for low-growing annuals, as an edging plant, or in containers.

May 28, 2024 · Dusty miller comes in a few different varieties. Dusty miller “Silver Dust” grows a little shorter than other varieties and has deeply lobed leaves. “Cirrus” is a little taller with only slightly lobed leaves. “Silver Lace” leaves are airy, light, and very lacy.

Oct 2, 2023 · The dusty miller plant adds beautiful, silvery foliage to a garden and is easy to care for. Learn how to grow it in this in-depth guide.

Apr 21, 2022 · Jacobaea maritima, formerly senecio cineraria, is more often known as the dusty miller plant, silver ragwort, or silver dust. They are native to the Mediterranean region, but they can be grown in many climates.

Apr 27, 2023 · Dusty Miller (Silver Dust) is a stunning, low-growing annual that adds texture and interest to any garden. With its soft silver foliage and white flowers, it’s an essential component of any flower bed.

‘Silver Dust’ Dusty Miller is a popular landscaping plant used as an accent plant because of its unique silvery gray-green leaves. The lacy foliage is heavily serrated and starts out almost white and develops a green tint as it matures.