Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) - Image 10
Botanical names: Senecio cineraria, Cineraria maritima, Jacobaea maritima
Common names: Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) gold flower heads sit atop thick, felted silver foliage stems.
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