Silverdust Dusty Miller
Senecio cineraria
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Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Bushy, uniform plants have finely cut, silvery white, velvety leaves.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Silver
Fall Foliage
Silver
Flower Color
not applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division