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Centaurea cineraria (Dusty Miller)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 36953

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Centaurea
Species: Centaurea cineraria


Common Names add Fiordaliso scogliere edit \| delete Dusty Miller edit \| delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Herb Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm) Flowering Start edit Flowering End edit Leaf Colour edit Silver Grey Leaf Shape edit Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging Hanging Basket Coastal Garden Flower Arranging/Drying Greenhouse Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Rich Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold Wildlife Value edit Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Skill Level edit Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Can be both annual and perennial in different climates. edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Contributors For This Plant

	Frank (2698)
	toni (36069)
	Netty (13946)
	petunia (333)
	Member8170 (486)
	smiles4sunshine54 (1)
	Kay (765)

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petunia (333) wrote on Jul 24 2008

this plant will bloom a small yellow flower in its 2nd year.

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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 17 2010
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This is sold as an annual in zone 5, but will often over-winter. The silvery foliage is a nice contrast in annual beds and containers.

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Member8170 (486) wrote on Feb 17 2010

I agree with Kay, this is a wonderful plant to add contrast in a container or hanging basket. It is a perennial down here in 8A however the heat seems to affect its ability to bloom. Blooming is rare and the blooms appear stunted. Blooms or no blooms, it is still one of my favorite plants.

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