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What Do Yu Do With Dusty Millers?

3 September 2009 136 views 9 Comments

i purchased some dusty miller plants at a close out nursery sale. do these come up every year? where do they need to be planted? can they take hot sun??? what is the proper way to plant and care for them???

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  • AMALP org said:

    A pretty silver color plant they are and they do come back every year and will grow in size. To get the most from them think about planting other colored perennials behind them for contrast. They take a light pruning in the fall and again in Spring with semi-sunny areas.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • AMALP org said:

    This will come back year after year and you want to plant it in full sun in the front of the border. They do not get very high. Dig a hole larger than the pot and make sure after you put the plant in the ground you water it, put a little fertilizer in if you have any and then place the dirt back into the hole. You will want to mulch and keep it watered until it becomes established. They are very easy to take care of.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • kincaid1 said:

    They are listed as annuals. I always have these in my garden and have never had them come back. They offer a lovely contrast in colour to all the other plants.
    See below:
    Flowering period – Early May to the end of September.
    Height – Grows 6″ to 10″ tall (15 – 25 cm).
    How to grow – Plant in sun or part sun.
    Features – Silver white leaves.
    Soil – Best in light, well drained soil, high in organic matter, but
    performs admirably in dry sandy soils. Tolerates drought.
    Spacing – Plant 8″ apart (20 cm).
    Tips – Excellent frost tolerance. Very low maintenance plant.
    Prune periodically to maintain low, bushy shape.
    Uses – Use in borders, beds or for contrast.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • roses said:

    I own a greenhouse and I know for sure that dusty miller plants are an annual which means they do not come up every year. They have to be planted every year. They can be planted in sun. To get the full beauty out of your dusty miller just make sure you fertilize it every 2 weeks with miracle gro or any general fertilizer. They are pretty easy to take care of since they dont flower. I like these since they are silver and look really nice.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • Jessica K said:

    There are several plants that are called “Dusty Miller”. I already knew this, but to be sure, I checked a web site for the specific names:
    1)
    Family: Asteraceae (***-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
    Genus: Senecio (sen-NEESH-shee-oh) (Info)
    Species: cineraria (sin-uh-RAR-ee-uh) (Info)
    Cultivar: Cirrus
    Category:
    Annuals
    Biennials
    Perennials
    Shrubs
    Height:
    6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
    Spacing:
    9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
    12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
    Hardiness:
    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
    USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
    Sun Exposure:
    Full Sun
    Sun to Partial Shade
    2)
    Family: Asteraceae (***-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
    Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
    Species: stelleriana (stell-er-ee-AH-na) (Info)
    Cultivar: Silver Brocade
    Category:
    Groundcovers
    Perennials
    Height:
    6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
    Spacing:
    12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
    Hardiness:
    USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
    USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
    USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
    USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
    USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
    USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
    Sun Exposure:
    Full Sun
    3)
    Family: Asteraceae (***-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
    Genus: Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh) (Info)
    Species: cineraria (sin-uh-RAR-ee-uh) (Info)
    Synonym:Centaurea candidissima
    Category:
    Annuals
    Height:
    6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
    Spacing:
    9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
    Hardiness:
    Not Applicable
    Sun Exposure:
    Sun to Partial Shade
    So, it depends on whatcha got and where you be.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • Spammy D said:

    No matter what the so called experts say, I planted my Dusty Millers in 1998 and finally got tired of them and ripped them out after 9 YEARS, and they never died. Yes, when you buy them they are listed as an annual, but after 9 YEARS, I would go with perrinial…either way they are a very nice plant and easy to care for.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • deester4 said:

    Whether they are annuals (die back every year) or perennials (come back every year) depends on where you live, and which “Dusty Miller” it is. Did it have a name tag with the species name? That’s the only way to tell for sure.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • grrrlgee said:

    Dusty millers are an annual plant (they won’t come back wvery year) used to plant as accent to other flowering plants. They do not bloom, just stay silver.They take full sun to part shade.
    Just mix them in with your other flowers. They take little care.

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • Sharon H said:

    Just plant them and water them. Dusty Millers wont come back next year if you live somewhere that gets a frost

    # 3 September 2009 at 11:17 pm

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