100 Pcs Dusty Miller Plant Seeds-Centaurea cineraria / Endangered Specie/ Deer Resistant Annual

Centaurea cineraria sometimes called ‘Velvet Centaurea’ is also known as “Dusty Miller”. It is a small plant that originates from an island in Italy. The mature plants will grow from 6 inches to 24 inches. They prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade. Prefers average to rich well-drained soil. Centaurea cineraria will produce small white or yellow flowers in the summer but these are usually insignificant flowers. Depending on climate Dusty Miller can be grown as either an annual or a perennial.

Scientific name: Centaurea cineraria

Conservation status: Endangered  

Higher classification: Knapweeds

Rank: Species

Family: Asteraceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Evergreen-Deciduous Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Small

Mature Height & Spread: 6-12″ x 9-12″

Exposure: Full Sun, partial Shade

Water Medium Water

Flower Color: White

Bloom Time: Summer

Special Features: Low Water Use

Natural Growth Habit Clumping

Sunset Garden Zones H1, H2, 8-24

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone 7-11