Jacobaea maritima ‘Silver Dust’ (Silver Dust Dusty Miller)
Jacobaea maritima ‘Silver Dust’ (Silver Dust Dusty Miller)
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Silver Dust Dusty Miller is a compact foliage plant prized for its finely divided, velvety silver-white leaves. Its luminous colouring and softly textured appearance provide outstanding contrast against green foliage and colourful flowers, making it ideal for borders, pathway edging, rock gardens, containers and mixed displays.
Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and exceptionally versatile, ‘Silver Dust’ provides attractive foliage throughout the growing season with minimal maintenance. Its tidy, uniform habit makes it an excellent choice for customers wanting dependable colour and texture in sunny garden spaces, even when other plants are not flowering.
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Mature height
Approximately 25 cm
Mature width
Approximately 25 cm
Spacing
Plant 25–30 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen tender perennial or subshrub in mild, frost-free climates; commonly grown as an annual in colder areas
Foliage
Velvety silver-white foliage; occasional small yellow flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to autumn; grown primarily for its foliage
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade; full sun produces the brightest silver foliage
Maintenance
Low. Plant in well-drained soil, water regularly while establishing and trim lightly to maintain a compact shape. Flower stems may be removed if a foliage-only display is preferred
Root System
Compact and fibrous; generally non-invasive