Dusty Miller

     Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) ,with USDA hardiness zones  8-10. ( I would say zone 7 too, as long as the temperatures stay above 20 degrees F). This is a new plant for me that I have been growing in a planter with pansies.
    Duster Miller can handle a wide range of temperatures and therefor can be planted any season. It is usually sold as an annual(only lives a season or two) but is actually a perennial(comes back every year).
    Dusty Miller enjoy (6+ hours), but can also do well in partial shade(4+ hours). Depending on the sun will determine its size but typically they grow 10-14" tall and 12-16" wide. 
    I Fertilize every 2 to 4 weeks. (I used the miracle grow plant food). Keep the soil semi-moist, but not soaked. Dusty miller will begin to wilt if it under watered, as shown in the picture above. You want the plant to remain upright. Dusty Millers are a white/silver color, once the leaves are wet they will turn green. 

                    

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                            -Wesley