| Easy to grow, this member of the daisy family is good for borders or wild gardens. Most annual types are grown for their frilly, cuttable flowers, and perennials for their felty, gray foliage. All like sun, and some are drought-tolerant. Attract birds. Start easily by seed in spring or fall or division. Self-sows, so may pop up where it is not wanted. May need staking. |
California's most popular Dusty Miller attracts bees. Above finely divided felty, white leaves, it sometimes produces purple flowers. Deadhead after bloom. Drought-tolerant. Do not overwater.
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Attributes - Centaurea gymnocarpa
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 2 ft. 6 in. to 3 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Root Rot, Rust.
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