Dusty Miller
Jacobaea maritima
Also known as
Ragwort
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Dusty Miller Overview
Jacobaea maritima is commonly known by the name Dusty Miller or Silver Ragwort. It is an evergreen subshrub species in the Asteraceae family. Typically grown as an annual plant due to its tenderness. Leaves up to 15cm long are oval in shape, toothed or lobed along the edges and coloured grey-silver, with a felty texture. Flowers are daisy-like and yellow in colour, appearing in the summer.
How to propagate Dusty Miller
Cuttings
Propagate shrubs from cuttings in summer, annuals by seed in autumn and perennials by division in spring.
Division
Seed
Special features of Dusty Miller
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Dusty Miller
Grown for their foliage and usually daisy like flower heads. Shrubs are excellent for coastal gardens. Suitable for coastal conditions.