Dusty Miller 'Cirrus'
Jacobaea maritima
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Jacobaea (jak-koh-BAY-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Cirrus |
| Synonym: | Senecio bicolor subsp. cineraria |
| Synonym: | Senecio bicolor |
| Synonym: | Senecio cineraria |
| Synonym: | Cineraria maritima |
| Synonym: | Othonna maritima |
Category:
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials
Shrubs
Foliage Color:
Silver/Gray
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
This plant is resistant to deer
Other details:
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Patent Information:
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Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Springfield, Illinois
Richmond, Texas
Locust Dale, Virginia
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Dec 22, 2014, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I am never without this plant. It is treated as an annual in my garden and does well from Sep thru May. A haircut in between that period seems to help it last longer. Sometimes the foliage looks like it was dipped in flour or powder, its appearance is so velvety-silvery. It goes well with absolutely everything! |
