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Senecio cineraria

Dusty Miller, Silver Groundsel

Plant photo of: Senecio cineraria
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The Dusty Miller exhibits growth to 1' or more, with velvet gray leaves that have broad, roundish lobes. Yellow flowers heads appear through the middle of the plant during most months of the year. Head back occasionally to encourage bushiness.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Intermittent

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.