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dusty miller
Scientific Name: Centaurea cineraria
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Centaurea cineraria and Senecio cineraria - Decoding the Dusty Miller
The name "Dusty Miller" is commonly applied to several plants, most notably:
- Centaurea cineraria, also known as velvet centaurea or silver dust.
- Senecio cineraria, known for its silvery-gray foliage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae (for Centaurea cineraria)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dusty Miller (specifically referring to Senecio cineraria) is grown for its silvery gray foliage.
- It has lacy leaves.
- Dusty Miller has fine-textured foliage.
Growing Conditions
- Dusty Miller enjoys poor, dry soil.
- It prefers full sun.
Use in Landscaping
- Dusty Miller makes terrific border and edging plants.
- The silvery-white color is a great foil for any type of garden blossom.
Considerations for Pets
- "Dusty miller" can refer to Senecio cineraria, a plant with felty leaves, which may be tempting for some pets to chew on.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is called "dusty miller" because of its felty grey leaves.