Dusty miller
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Dusty miller
Jacobaea maritima
Dusty Miller is a soft, silvery plant that grows in sunny places. Its fuzzy leaves look like they are covered in dust, which is how it got its name!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Dusty miller has distinctive silvery-grey leaves covered in fine, felt-like hairs, giving it a soft, fuzzy appearance. Its deeply lobed foliage makes it visually stand out from most green plants in a garden.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusJacobaea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its silver leaves make it look like it's sprinkled with moon dust!
People grow it mostly for its amazing leaves, not its small yellow flowers!
The scientific name "Jacobaea" honors a saint named St. James.
This plant can handle salty air, making it a garden star near beaches!
Special abilities
Ability
Sunscreen Blanket
Dusty miller has fuzzy, silver leaves that reflect bright sunlight, protecting it from getting too hot and conserving water.
Ability
Water Saver
Its thick, hairy leaves trap moisture close to the plant, helping it survive even when there's not much rain.
Ability
Tough Root Explorer
Dusty miller can grow in poor, sandy soil where other plants struggle, finding nutrients with its hardy roots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Garden Snail
Cornu aspersum
nibbles on leaves and stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Dusty miller?
30-90 cm
How wide does Dusty miller spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Dusty miller?
1-2 cm
When does Dusty miller bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Dusty miller edible?
No
Is Dusty miller toxic?
Mild
What is Dusty miller's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Dusty miller pollinated?
Insect
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