Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller are an easy to grow perennial. Dusty Miller is grown for it's silvery-gray, fern-like foliage. Dusty Miller makes terrific border and edging plants, offering a striking contrast to the colorful flowers and green colors of your lawn and garden.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: USDA hardiness zones: 8 through 10

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Dusty Miller is drought-tolerant and doesn't grow well in damp, soggy soil.

FERTILIZER: Dusty Miller is a light feeder and too much fertilizer may result in a weak, leggy plant that requires more water. It benefits from a light application of a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

FLOWERING: If allowed, the plants will produce flowers. Some gardeners pinch off the buds, as they are growing these plants strictly for the attractive foliage.

DISEASE: Dusty Miller are resistant to insects and disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.