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Dusty Miller
Jacobaea maritima
Also known as: senecio cineraria, silver ragwort
Silver-white felted foliage plant grown as accent and contrast in borders. Grown for leaves, not flowers. Drought tolerant.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height8–18″
Spread8–14″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
70–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–10
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — needs light. Remove yellow flowers to maintain foliage. Tolerates poor dry soil. Frost tolerant.
Companion Plants
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