Jacobaea maritima (Dusty Miller)

Dusty Miller, Jacobaea maritima (syn. Senecio cineraria), is grown for its unforgettable foliage. This bushy perennial or subshrub is often used as an annual, valued for silvery, finely dissected leaves that can look almost lace like. A layer of fine, matted hairs gives the foliage a felted, silver to white sheen that stays attractive all season. In year two it may send up clustered, daisy like blooms in cream to yellow. They are modest, and many gardeners pinch them so the foliage remains the star. Glowing at dusk and under moonlight, this versatile foliage plant softens strong color contrasts and tones down hot palettes. Use it as a container accent, edging, border ribbon, or a foil for darker flowers and leaves.

• Size: 6–18 in. tall (15–45 cm) and 6–12 in. wide (15–45 cm).
• Growing conditions: Thrives in average, evenly moist, well drained soil in full sun. Tolerates part to even heavy shade, but the brightest silver shows in sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. See 42 Drought Tolerant Annuals That Deliver Big Color.
• Design uses: Excellent in beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, and city gardens. Great for containers and as cut flowers.
• Care: Generally pest and disease free; keep an eye out for rust and remove spent or lanky growth to refresh plants.
• Deer resistant
  • More Flowers Deer Usually Skip – Build a Tough Border
  • Ultimate Guide to Deer Resistant Plants: Strategies, Lists & Zone Picks
• Propagation: Easy from cuttings; can also be grown from seed.
• Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region.
• Discover 70 Summer Flowers You Will Want This Year
• Best Shade Plants that Thrive in Low Light Gardens.