Silverdust Dusty Miller Seeds - Flower Plant

Silverdust Dusty Miller is a compact ornamental foliage plant valued for its finely divided, silvery-white leaves and neat mounding growth habit. It is commonly grown in garden beds, borders, edging, containers, and mixed landscape plantings. The plant performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions. Suitable for ornamental gardens, Silverdust Dusty Miller provides long-lasting foliage color and texture throughout the growing season.

Features

• Compact ornamental foliage plant with silvery-white leaves
• Neat mounding growth habit
• Suitable for borders, edging, containers, and garden beds
• Adaptable to a variety of growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for ornamental landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Jacobaea maritima 'Silverdust' (syn. Senecio cineraria 'Silverdust')
• Common Name (US): Silverdust Dusty Miller
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seed
• Growth Habit: Compact perennial (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: February–May
• Germination: 10–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 8–15 in tall, 10–12 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–10 in apart