Dusty Miller
Scientific Name: Senecio cineraria DC.
Synonym: Senecio bicolor ssp. cineraria
Family: Asteraceae
Sunset®: 4-24, 29-32
USDA: 8-10
Heat Tolerance: Safer as a cold season annual in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mediterranean area
Growth Habits: Shrubby perennial, up to 2 feet tall and wide (60 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Often used as annual in colder climate.
Blooming Habits:
The dusty miller has pleasant yellow flowers in summer.
Culture:
Cut back occasionally to prevent legginess.
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