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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 24 to 30 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silvery-white
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dusty Miller
  • Velvet Centaurea

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Location: Saint Helena Island, SC
Date: 2015-08-09
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Date: 2016-07-24
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Date: 2016-07-24
Started blooming in June
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Date: 2016-06-04
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Date: 2016-06-04
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