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NOTE: Although this plant is technically a perennial, it acts as an annual in Craig County
Availability: In Stock
Availability: In Stock
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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 8 - 12 inches
SPREAD: 10 - 14 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun
WATER: Low to Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Attractive foliage from spring until frost
HARDINESS: Annual in Zone 7 and below, Perennial in zones 8-10
TYPE: Tender perennial
Jacobaea maritima 'Silverdust'
Jacobaea maritima 'Silverdust'
Dusty Miller 'Silverdust' is a striking ornamental foliage plant prized for its finely divided, velvety silver-white leaves that provide season-long contrast in the garden. Its bright foliage complements virtually any flower color, making it an indispensable companion for annual beds, containers, borders, and formal plantings. Exceptionally heat and drought-tolerant once established, 'Silverdust' maintains its attractive appearance throughout the growing season with very little maintenance.
Key Features
Key Features
Beautiful silvery-white, deeply cut foliage
Outstanding contrast plant for colorful flowers
Heat and drought-tolerant once established
Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Excellent for containers, borders, and mass plantings
Attractive from spring until frost
Deer resistant
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Annual flower beds
Borders and edging
Containers
Hanging basket combinations
Cottage gardens
Formal landscape designs
Drought-tolerant gardens
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow 'Silverdust' because no flower garden feels complete without a great foliage plant to tie everything together. Its brilliant silver leaves provide beautiful contrast against brightly colored blooms, helping neighboring flowers stand out even more. I also appreciate how dependable and easy it is to grow, thriving through the hottest part of summer with very little maintenance. Whether planted in containers or garden beds, it's one of those plants that quietly elevates the entire landscape while looking beautiful from spring until frost.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun to develop the brightest silver foliage.
Grow in well-drained soil and avoid prolonged wet conditions.
Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry periods.
Pinch or remove flower stalks if they appear to keep the plant focused on producing attractive foliage.
Fertilize lightly during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth without reducing the intensity of the silver coloration.
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